Last week I reviewed the paleo diet and this week the keto diet. These are somewhat similar diets, both being low carb and high fat, but there are differences that I will explore. The ketogenic or keto diet has been around for over a century and was developed for children with hard to control seizures before anti-seizure meds were available. This very high-fat diet seems to benefit some children in this category. The keto diet is somewhat similar to the Atkins diet, which is

This month I will look into various popular diets and whether they are child-appropriate. Most diets are developed for adults - whether for weight loss or a specific condition like heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. They are not typically evaluated for children. The dietary pattern a parent chooses to follow is not necessarily appropriate or safe for a child. Children are not small adults. They have their own set of requirements for good health and nutrition. Childhood

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