Eric H. Kossoff, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and a member of The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, as well as the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.Zahava Turner, RD, CSP, LDN, is the Ketogenic Dietitian for the John Freeman Epilepsy Center at The Johns Hopkins University responsible for all nutritional aspects for patients following the ketogenic diet, including education, follow up and menu planning.Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Director of the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBobbie J. Barron, RD, LDN, is the Research Nutritionist for the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center.

• Foreword I by Elaine FreemanForeword II by Jim AbrahamsPreface Acknowledgements SECTION 1: Overview of Diet TherapyChapter 1. Epilepsy Today and the Place of Diet TherapyChapter 2. History of the Ketogenic DietChapter 3. How Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?Chapter 4. The Brain-Gut Axis: How Ketogenic Diets Impact the Gut MicrobiomeChapter 5. Who Is a Candidate for Diet Therapy?Chapter 6. Can the Diet Be Used Before Medications?Chapter 7. Infants and the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 2: The Classic Ketogenic Diet For ChildrenChapter 8. Initiating the Ketogenic DietChapter 9. Calculating the Ketogenic DietChapter 10. All Those Supplements!Chapter 11. KetoDietCalculatorChapter 12. Fine-Tuning the Classic Ketogenic DietChapter 13. Going Off the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 3: The Modified Atkins Diet For ChildrenChapter 14. When and Why Should I Use These "Alternative" Diets?Chapter 15. The Modified Atkins Diet: HistoryChapter 16. How Do I Use the Modified Atkins Diet?Chapter 17. Ways To Fine Tune the Modified Atkins Diet  SECTION 4: Other Therapeutic Diets and ModificationsChapter 18. The MCT DietChapter 19. The Modified Ketogenic Diet (MKD) "UK"Chapter 20. Intermittent FastingChapter 21. The LGIT (Low-Glycemic Index Treatment)Chapter 22. Formula Only Ketogenic DietsChapter 23. Exogenous Ketones SECTION 5: Adults and Ketogenic DietsChapter 24. History of Using Ketogenic Diets In Adults With EpilepsyChapter 25. The Johns Hopkins Adult Epilepsy Diet CenterChapter 26. Evidence for Effectiveness in AdultsChapter 27. How to Use the MAD in Adults With EpilepsyChapter 28. Unique Issues That Adults Face With Ketogenic DietsChapter 29. Tips, Tricks, and Making It Healthy SECTION 6: Life On Ketogenic DietsChapter 30. Support Groups and The InternetChapter 31. Side Effects of Ketogenic Diets and Handling Illnesses and CrisesChapter 32. Dealing With Schools, Spouses, and Others Not Familiar With Ketogenic DietsChapter 33. Tips for TravelChapter 34. The Diet for All Cultures, Religions, and Food PreferencesChapter 35. Using Diets Around the World SECTION 7: Ketogenic CookingChapter 36. Sample Meal Plans for The Ketogenic DietChapter 37. Modified Atkins Diet Meal Plans and Recipes SECTION 8: Diets for Conditions Other Than EpilepsyChapter 38. Brain TumorsChapter 39. DementiaChapter 40. Diabetes And ObesityChapter 41. AutismChapter 42. Headache AppendicesAppendix A. Medications and VitaminsAppendix B. Sample Letter of Medical NecessityAppendix C. Sample Letter for Airplanes Appendix D. Helpful Food Products Including Foods and Shakes Appendix E. Carbohydrate in Liquid Medications – Ratio Adjustment Table

Eric H. Kossoff, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and a member of The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, as well as the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.Zahava Turner, RD, CSP, LDN, is the Ketogenic Dietitian for the John Freeman Epilepsy Center at The Johns Hopkins University responsible for all nutritional aspects for patients following the ketogenic diet, including education, follow up and menu planning.Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Director of the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBobbie J. Barron, RD, LDN, is the Research Nutritionist for the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center.

• Foreword I by Elaine FreemanForeword II by Jim AbrahamsPreface Acknowledgements SECTION 1: Overview of Diet TherapyChapter 1. Epilepsy Today and the Place of Diet TherapyChapter 2. History of the Ketogenic DietChapter 3. How Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?Chapter 4. The Brain-Gut Axis: How Ketogenic Diets Impact the Gut MicrobiomeChapter 5. Who Is a Candidate for Diet Therapy?Chapter 6. Can the Diet Be Used Before Medications?Chapter 7. Infants and the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 2: The Classic Ketogenic Diet For ChildrenChapter 8. Initiating the Ketogenic DietChapter 9. Calculating the Ketogenic DietChapter 10. All Those Supplements!Chapter 11. KetoDietCalculatorChapter 12. Fine-Tuning the Classic Ketogenic DietChapter 13. Going Off the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 3: The Modified Atkins Diet For ChildrenChapter 14. When and Why Should I Use These "Alternative" Diets?Chapter 15. The Modified Atkins Diet: HistoryChapter 16. How Do I Use the Modified Atkins Diet?Chapter 17. Ways To Fine Tune the Modified Atkins Diet  SECTION 4: Other Therapeutic Diets and ModificationsChapter 18. The MCT DietChapter 19. The Modified Ketogenic Diet (MKD) "UK"Chapter 20. Intermittent FastingChapter 21. The LGIT (Low-Glycemic Index Treatment)Chapter 22. Formula Only Ketogenic DietsChapter 23. Exogenous Ketones SECTION 5: Adults and Ketogenic DietsChapter 24. History of Using Ketogenic Diets In Adults With EpilepsyChapter 25. The Johns Hopkins Adult Epilepsy Diet CenterChapter 26. Evidence for Effectiveness in AdultsChapter 27. How to Use the MAD in Adults With EpilepsyChapter 28. Unique Issues That Adults Face With Ketogenic DietsChapter 29. Tips, Tricks, and Making It Healthy SECTION 6: Life On Ketogenic DietsChapter 30. Support Groups and The InternetChapter 31. Side Effects of Ketogenic Diets and Handling Illnesses and CrisesChapter 32. Dealing With Schools, Spouses, and Others Not Familiar With Ketogenic DietsChapter 33. Tips for TravelChapter 34. The Diet for All Cultures, Religions, and Food PreferencesChapter 35. Using Diets Around the World SECTION 7: Ketogenic CookingChapter 36. Sample Meal Plans for The Ketogenic DietChapter 37. Modified Atkins Diet Meal Plans and Recipes SECTION 8: Diets for Conditions Other Than EpilepsyChapter 38. Brain TumorsChapter 39. DementiaChapter 40. Diabetes And ObesityChapter 41. AutismChapter 42. Headache AppendicesAppendix A. Medications and VitaminsAppendix B. Sample Letter of Medical NecessityAppendix C. Sample Letter for Airplanes Appendix D. Helpful Food Products Including Foods and Shakes Appendix E. Carbohydrate in Liquid Medications – Ratio Adjustment Table

Eric H. Kossoff, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and a member of The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, as well as the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.Zahava Turner, RD, CSP, LDN, is the Ketogenic Dietitian for the John Freeman Epilepsy Center at The Johns Hopkins University responsible for all nutritional aspects for patients following the ketogenic diet, including education, follow up and menu planning.Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Director of the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBobbie J. Barron, RD, LDN, is the Research Nutritionist for the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center.

• Foreword I by Elaine FreemanForeword II by Jim AbrahamsPreface Acknowledgements SECTION 1: Overview of Diet TherapyChapter 1. Epilepsy Today and the Place of Diet TherapyChapter 2. History of the Ketogenic DietChapter 3. How Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?Chapter 4. The Brain-Gut Axis: How Ketogenic Diets Impact the Gut MicrobiomeChapter 5. Who Is a Candidate for Diet Therapy?Chapter 6. Can the Diet Be Used Before Medications?Chapter 7. Infants and the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 2: The Classic Ketogenic Diet For ChildrenChapter 8. Initiating the Ketogenic DietChapter 9. Calculating the Ketogenic DietChapter 10. All Those Supplements!Chapter 11. KetoDietCalculatorChapter 12. Fine-Tuning the Classic Ketogenic DietChapter 13. Going Off the Ketogenic Diet SECTION 3: The Modified Atkins Diet For ChildrenChapter 14. When and Why Should I Use These "Alternative" Diets?Chapter 15. The Modified Atkins Diet: HistoryChapter 16. How Do I Use the Modified Atkins Diet?Chapter 17. Ways To Fine Tune the Modified Atkins Diet  SECTION 4: Other Therapeutic Diets and ModificationsChapter 18. The MCT DietChapter 19. The Modified Ketogenic Diet (MKD) "UK"Chapter 20. Intermittent FastingChapter 21. The LGIT (Low-Glycemic Index Treatment)Chapter 22. Formula Only Ketogenic DietsChapter 23. Exogenous Ketones SECTION 5: Adults and Ketogenic DietsChapter 24. History of Using Ketogenic Diets In Adults With EpilepsyChapter 25. The Johns Hopkins Adult Epilepsy Diet CenterChapter 26. Evidence for Effectiveness in AdultsChapter 27. How to Use the MAD in Adults With EpilepsyChapter 28. Unique Issues That Adults Face With Ketogenic DietsChapter 29. Tips, Tricks, and Making It Healthy SECTION 6: Life On Ketogenic DietsChapter 30. Support Groups and The InternetChapter 31. Side Effects of Ketogenic Diets and Handling Illnesses and CrisesChapter 32. Dealing With Schools, Spouses, and Others Not Familiar With Ketogenic DietsChapter 33. Tips for TravelChapter 34. The Diet for All Cultures, Religions, and Food PreferencesChapter 35. Using Diets Around the World SECTION 7: Ketogenic CookingChapter 36. Sample Meal Plans for The Ketogenic DietChapter 37. Modified Atkins Diet Meal Plans and Recipes SECTION 8: Diets for Conditions Other Than EpilepsyChapter 38. Brain TumorsChapter 39. DementiaChapter 40. Diabetes And ObesityChapter 41. AutismChapter 42. Headache AppendicesAppendix A. Medications and VitaminsAppendix B. Sample Letter of Medical NecessityAppendix C. Sample Letter for Airplanes Appendix D. Helpful Food Products Including Foods and Shakes Appendix E. Carbohydrate in Liquid Medications – Ratio Adjustment Table