Evaluation of the Modified Atkins Diet in Young Children With Refractory Epilepsy

Eligible children will be started on Modified Atkins diet with help of trained dietician. Carbohydrates intake will be restricted to 5 grams/ day in children\<18 mo and 10grams/day in children 18mo- 3 years.Carbohydrate values of various food items will be explained in detail. Fats (e.g. cream, butter, oils, and ghee) will be encouraged. Proteins (cheese, fish, eggs, chicken, and soya products) will be unrestricted. Calcium and multivitamin supplementation will be done. Syrups will be restricted. Clear carbohydrates free fluids- will not be restricted. Medications will be changed to carbohydrate free preparations, wherever available. Diary of events will be recorded including seizure frequency and any adverse or positive effect. Urine ketones chart will be maintained.