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Abstract : Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting both sexes and all ages, with worldwide distribution. Nutrition plays a major role in maintaining positive health in epilepsy. The main objective of the study was to assess the nutritional status of epileptic and non-epileptics subjects of different age groups and sex. Epileptic and non-epileptic patients with an age range of 3 to <80 years, below poverty line category were included in the study. This study shows that the diet of all patients with epilepsy was deficient in total calories and calcium. The protein and fat intake (g/day) in both males and females of epileptic group was found to be lower in comparison to the respective levels in non-epileptic group.