Clinical Nutrition Patient Stories

The Clinical Nutrition staff includes registered dietitians and diet technicians who work directly with your family to develop nutrition plans that meet the medical and cultural needs of your child.

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Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet: Korey's Story
Korey has epilepsy, one of the most common brain disorders in children, but his treatment is unusual: a diet of exactly 90 percent fat, 7 percent protein and 3 percent carbohydrates. It’s called the ketogenic diet and it's proven effective for children whose epilepsy does not respond to medication.