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The ketogenic diet, very high in fats and low in carbohydrates, is a medical diet prescribed to help prevent seizures in children with difficult-to-control epilepsy. The mother of a child on the diet teams with a registered dietitian to provide a balanced overview of its benefits and risks, tips on meal preparation and appetizing- sounding recipes with color photos, to help make the diet easier to maintain. Sample letters to explain these special dietary needs to schools/daycare, medical personnel and others, and an emergency planning guide are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)