RDs in Practice – Ketogenic Therapies for Pediatric Epilepsy

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Review clinical care guidelines to effectively manage the ketogenic diet therapy for the pediatric patient.
2. Learn strategies to translate Modified Atkins Diet principles into practice including how to make the diet fun and palatable for your patients.
3. Discuss alternative protocols to provide the traditional ketogenic diet – the “low and slow” method.
4. Discuss ketogenic diet initiation and management for refractory status epilepticus.

Agenda

11:30 am – Registration

12:00 pm – Lunch/Round Table Discussion

1:00 pm – Introductions

1:10 pm – Clinical Care Guidelines and Strategies for Managing the Ketogenic Diet in Pediatric Epilepsy – Jessica Brown, RD, CSP, CNSC

1:55 pm – From Clinic to Kitchen: Putting the Modified Atkins Diet into Practice – Jessica M Lowe, MPH, RD

2:40 pm – Break/Network

3:00 pm – Cooking Demo – Carley’s Carb-less Kitchen

3:30 pm – The Initiation of Ketogenic Diet in an Outpatient Setting – The “Low and Slow” Method – Danine Mele-Hayes, RDN

4:15 pm – Ketogenic Diet Initiation and Management for Refractory Status Epilepticus – Michele Kezele, RD, CSP

5:00 pm – Closing Remarks/Adjourn

Round Table Topics

1. Ketogenic Diet 101
2. Nutricia’s My Keto Planner Tutorial
3. Ketogenic Diet beyond Epilepsy
4. Meal and Recipe Ideas for the MAD diet
5. Ketogenic Diet – a Family’s Experience
6. Medication Management on the Ketogenic Diet

Participants will be divided into small groups during lunch. Each group will have an expert leading a discussion on a specific topic. This will provide an opportunity for attendees to have a personal experience with experts in the field as well as network and share their thoughts and ideas with peers.

Target Audience

This program is intended for pediatric registered dietitians and clinicians who specialize in the Ketogenic diet. Registered dietitians working in other areas of practice, other clinicians (RN, NP, PT, MD), and students are welcome to attend.

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