![]() “We often see celebrities and weight loss programs endorsing carbohydrate restriction through low carb or ketogenic diets, but evidence is limited on the physical, metabolic and psychological effects of these dietary plans for children and teens,” said Tamara Hannon, MD, FAAP, co-author of the report, written by the Committee on Nutrition. The report, which provides carbohydrate recommendations for youths with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, obesity or prediabetes, will be published in the October 2023 Pediatrics (published online Sept. ![]() Instead, children and teens should continue to eat healthy carbs found in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. The clinical report, “Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescent With or at Risk for Diabetes” urges families and physicians to focus on reducing children’s consumption of nutrient-poor processed snacks and sugary beverages. The American Academy of Pediatrics cautions against the use of low-carbohydrate diets for children and adolescents with or at risk of developing diabetes within a new clinical report that cites concerns over how overly restrictive dietary patterns may affect their health. ![]() Despite the increasing popularity of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets for managing diabetes in adults, there are safety concerns to consider for youth with diabetes or prediabetes who are restricting carbohydrate intake to control weight or blood glucose
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