The care they provide begins during a child s inpatient medical stay and the emphasis on proper nutrition extends to the child s daily life, continuing as the child transitions home. Outpatient Services provided by the Nutrition Program are offered through various clinics and programs as well as through general outpatient referrals. In addition, the Nutrition Program works closely with the hospital s Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program . For treatment of nutritional problems such as eating disorders, obesity and feeding issues, recommendations may include consultation with the hospital s Psychology Department as appropriate. In collaboration with Pediatric Neurology, the Nutrition Program now offers a specialized Ketogenic Diet Program.
Medical care is overseen by a neurologist.
Entry into the program begins with a comprehensive assessment by the interdisciplinary ketogenic diet team which includes the participating neurologist, a nurse practitioner and registered dietitian. These include generalized absence, myoclonic and atonic seizures. Patient has failed with at least 2 anti-convulsant medications. Patient has 2 or more seizures per week. The patient s seizures are controlled, but at the expense of toxicity of medications or other undesirable side effects.