“Keto Food Choices for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy” is a practical guide for families and caregivers seeking safe, effective dietary solutions beyond anti-seizure medications. This book simplifies the ketogenic diet, offering clear, Indian-cuisine-friendly options tailored to the unique needs of children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Packed with food lists, portion guides, and meal planning tips, it empowers readers to make informed choices, supporting seizure control through nutrition. Whether you’re starting out or refining your keto journey, this essential companion helps you navigate every step with confidence.
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Dr. A.J. Hemamalini and Soma Basu
Dr. A.J. Hemamalini is an accomplished Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai. With three decades of academic and clinical experience, she is progressively contributing to clinical nutrition education and practice. Her areas of specialization include critical care, pediatrics, oncology, surgical, geriatrics nutrition, and curriculum planning in academia. Dr. Hemamalini has successfully guided ten Ph.D. scholars. She has authored over 47 publications in indexed journals and is a highly regarded speaker at national and regional conferences.
Ms. Soma Basu is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in Department of Clinical Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, with a deep passion for advancing medical research, especially in the discovery of novel treatments for pediatric epilepsy. A certified Keto Dietician, Diabetic Educator, and Ayurveda Dietician, she has successfully treated over a hundred children with drug-resistant epilepsy through evidence-based dietary therapies. With over 20 publications in indexed journals and two book chapters, Soma is at the forefront of clinical nutrition research. Her innovations include a published patent and copyright, and her work has been recognized with six Best Oral Paper Presentation Awards at national and international conferences, as well as the prestigious Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ISPEN Young Talent Award and Best M.Sc. Dissertation Book Award. Deeply committed to raising public awareness, her mission is to bring the ketogenic diet into every household, dispelling myths and emphasizing its role as a powerful medical therapy—not a fad diet—for improving lives.
