Ketogenic diet – epilepsy — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 5-year-old with drug-resistant epilepsy (Dravet syndrome) has failed multiple AEDs. A dietary therapy inducing ketosis is considered. What diet is this?

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Correct answer: E — Ketogenic diet

Ketogenic diet is established for drug-resistant epilepsy (Dravet, LGS, infantile spasms, GLUT1 deficiency). Requires specialist dietitian supervision.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Epilepsy CPG