Nervous System - Pediatric/Paediatric Epilepsy: Ketogenic Diet

Practice Guidance Toolkit


Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

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A complete nutrition assessment, which includes client food and nutrition history, nutrition-focused physical findings, and laboratory biochemical indices, is recommended to identify potential deficiencies prior to and every one to six months while children are on the KD. Indicators that may be monitored during the nutrition monitoring and evaluation step include:
 
Possible Indicators to Monitor
NCP Terminology
 Anthropometric Measurements – Child
  • Height/Length
  • Body Weight
  • Comparative
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Last Updated: 2015-03-18