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Nutrition Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs

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Chapter 22 - Ketogenic Diet <strong>for</strong> Seizure Disorders<br />

Assessment Intervention Evaluation/Outcome<br />

Slow weight gain, maintain<br />

BMI percentile, stable<br />

betahydroxybutyrate (no extreme<br />

fluctuations up or down.)<br />

Assess energy needs Daily energy goal—using IBW, a starting point of 75-100% DRI<br />

<strong>for</strong> age is appropriate unless current energy intake is significantly<br />

greater or less than the DRI4,11 .<br />

Adjust recommendations <strong>for</strong> energy intake, based on rate of weight<br />

gain. Excessive weight gain can negate the effects of the diet. Slow<br />

weight gain may be appropriate if ketosis is achieved.<br />

Normal protein status is maintained.<br />

Assess protein needs Daily protein goal—protein should be kept at DRI per kilogram IBW<br />

if possible, <strong>with</strong> a minimum 1.0 g/kg <strong>for</strong> children less than 7 years<br />

of age and a minimum 0.8 g/kg <strong>for</strong> children 7 years and older.<br />

Maintaining adequate protein levels can be difficult in children <strong>with</strong><br />

low energy needs. 4,11<br />

Fluid will not affect ketosis. Maintain<br />

adequate hydration status. High<br />

hemoglobin and hematocrit may<br />

indicate mild dehydration.<br />

Assess fluid needs Daily fluid goal—60-70 cc per kg IBW or 1 cc/kcal. Consistent<br />

fluid must be spaced out evenly throughout the day. Educate the<br />

caregivers on signs and symptoms of dehydration. 4,11.<br />

Maintain steady ketosis by eating<br />

evenly spaced meals and consistent<br />

carbohydrate, protein, and fat at<br />

each meal.<br />

Establish meal schedule—3 meals/day is standard, but smaller, more<br />

frequent meals may be needed. If tube-fed, determine tube-feeding<br />

regimen. Both bolus and continuous regimens can be achieved. 11<br />

Develop diet prescription and meal<br />

plans<br />

256 <strong>Nutrition</strong> <strong>Interventions</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Children</strong> With <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Needs</strong>

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