If a child is following a ketogenic diet for treatment of epilepsy,the nurse would want to ensure that the child is receiving supplements of

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Low-dose vitamin D supplements are important for reducing the increase risk of bone fracture in children who follow ketogenic diets.They have no need for additional amino acids.Digestion is not impaired,and so pancreatic enzymes are not needed.Extra vitamin C is not specifically needed by this population.

If a Child Is Following a Ketogenic Diet for Treatment