Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To examine: Whether the statement “Individuals with PKU can safely consume high-protein foods such as beef, chicken, or eggs once a day.” is true or false.

Introduction: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder under which phenylketones are present in high levels in urine and phenylalanine in blood. This condition arises due to the inability to breakdown an amino acid phenylalanine. The enzyme responsible for phenylalanine catabolism is defective in this genetic disease. This causes mental retardation.

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