Learn more - FAOD
To avoid fasting, think about:
- Length of overnight sleep for child or adult when well and not sick
- Most children and adults with a FAOD need to eat often throughout waking hours (~3-6 hours)
- Eating/drinking around the clock when an individual is ill
- Fasting times vary from person to person
- A fasting state, especially when ill, can trigger a metabolic crisis leading to lethargy and hospitalizations