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Nutrition & Special Diets
A 4-year-old child has phenylketonuria and must follow a special diet. Which food is allowed on his diet?
Explanation
ExplanationThe PKU diet eliminates phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is a protein. The person should avoid all meats and protein foods. Bread contains small amounts of protein and should be avoided on a PKU diet.
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