Question
How should dietary care be provided for children with epilepsy?
Answer
Epilepsy, commonly known as “sacred disease,” requires a diverse diet for patients. They should consume more nutritious and easily digestible foods such as bread, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, etc. Particularly, they should eat more beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products as these foods are rich in high-quality protein and phospholipids, which help restore brain function and reduce recurrence. Additionally, children with epilepsy should increase their magnesium intake. Epilepsy patients often lack magnesium, especially those on long-term medication like phenytoin, which can cause osteoporosis. In addition to a high-calcium diet, attention should be given to magnesium intake.