Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is basically a high fat, low carb diet that also includes adequate amounts of protein. It is designed in such a way that it mimics the various biochemical changes that take place when the body undergoes a prolonged period of starvation. The ketogenic diet basically comprises of a high fat, extremely low carbohydrate diet, along with enough proteins, which are all carefully calculated according to each individual child. The calories in the diet are controlled, depending upon the activity and the age of the child. If the calories are calculated properly, it will result in the child neither gaining nor losing any significant amount of weight, with growth continuing normally.