The research means that children and adults with epilepsy could potentially benefit from the science behind the ketogenic diet without dramatically altering their eating habits or experiencing unpleasant side-effects.

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Largely a nation of immigrants and their descendants, we are eclectic assimilators, drawing upon cherished long-held world-wide traditions and inspirational references evidenced in art, architecture, literature, music, theater, diet, and science.

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But William Steiger , head of the U.S. delegation, said his concern is with the science underlying the report and said it put too much of the burden for diet reform on states and not enough on individuals.

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