The high-fat Ketogenic Diet is meant to effectively treat childhood seizures. It should never be used as a tool for weight loss in children. A diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, lean meats and whole grains would be a better option for a child trying to lose weight.

The ketogenic diet was created in the 1920s as a medical treatment for epilepsy in children. It was based on the idea that a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates would lead to a decrease in seizures. The theory behind the ketogenic diet is that when carbohydrates are restricted, the body is forced to use fat for fuel instead. This leads to an increase in ketone bodies in the bloodstream, which can have a calming effect on the brain and reduce seizure activity. The ketogenic diet has also been studied for its potential to treat other neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and autism, as well as for potential weight loss benefits.

Ketogenic Diets are diets that help control Epilepsy in children this is a diet that is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, a Ketogenic Diet is usually started while the child is in the hospital and should be discussed with your Doctor.

The cast of An Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet - 1994 includes: Meryl Streep as Host

Phenylalanine, is catabolized to fumarate and acetoacetate and is therefore ketogenic and glucogenic. Also threonine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, and tyrosine can be either ketogenic or glucogenic.