Pilot project of Implementation of a keto-kitchen for the treatment of refractory epilepsy

Authors

  • Lenycia de Cassya Lopes Neri
  • Rafaela Rodrigues Vieira
  • Sabrina Moura Mercham de Santana
  • Letícia Pereira de Brito Sampaio

Keywords:

Ketogenic diet, Epilepsy, Food and nutrition education

Abstract

Objective: This study describes the creation of the first ketogenic diet-teaching kitchen at a ketogenic reference center in Brazil aimed at developing ketogenic recipes and holding keto-culinary workshops with caregivers. Method: In this prospective study, 26 recipes were tested and assessed by sensory panel testing. Eighteen recipes were selected to be prepared in culinary workshops with parents or legal guardians of children with refractory epilepsy receiving the ketogenic diet as outpatients. All recipes were selected, calculated, and approved by registered dietitians. Results: Eight parents or legal guardians participated in four culinary workshops. The activities were extremely satisfactory: participants were able to clear out their doubts, learn, practice recipes, and develop new skills. In general, all participants enjoyed the prepared recipes and praised the culinary workshop. Conclusion: The ketogenic teaching kitchen enabled the development of ketogenic recipes adapted to Brazilian eating habits. Providing alternative meals to children is essential for enhancing compliance with the ketogenic diet because they contribute to expand the dietary repertoire of these patients. Future studies with high methodological quality should test the efficacy of the ketogenic kitchen in increasing compliance with the ketogenic diet in the long term.

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2021-02-19

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Lenycia de Cassya Lopes Neri, Vieira, R. R., Santana, S. M. M. de, & Sampaio, L. P. de B. (2021). Pilot project of Implementation of a keto-kitchen for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 10(1), 156–164. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/492

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