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Which of the following is a genetically inherited disorder that can be treated with ketogenic diet therapy and typically includes seizures?
Which of the following is a genetically inherited disorder that can be treated with ketogenic diet therapy and typically includes seizures?
- Epilepsy
- Dietetics III Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Glucose Transporter Type I Deficiency Syndrome (Glut-1 DS) (correct)
- Short Term Side Effects
What are the common short-term side effects associated with ketogenic diets?
What are the common short-term side effects associated with ketogenic diets?
- Modified Atkins and the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT)
- Fresh meats, eggs, cheese, fish, heavy whipping cream, butter, oils, nuts, and seeds
- Fatigue, headaches, nausea, hypoglycemia, or acidosis (correct)
- Recurring seizures
What is the primary reason for the effectiveness of ketogenic diet therapy in treating certain genetically inherited disorders?
What is the primary reason for the effectiveness of ketogenic diet therapy in treating certain genetically inherited disorders?
- Ketones provided by ketogenic diet therapy offer an alternative fuel source which improves symptoms (correct)
- Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity of a group of neurons
- Less restrictive versions are now available that can also be effective
- The majority of the diet is composed of fresh meats, eggs, cheese, fish, heavy whipping cream, butter, oils, nuts, and seeds
What are the ratios originally designed for achieving strong and consistent ketosis in ketogenic diets?
What are the ratios originally designed for achieving strong and consistent ketosis in ketogenic diets?
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What is the main characteristic of epilepsy?
What is the main characteristic of epilepsy?
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