Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by an inability of the body to use the essential amino acid phenylalanine. People with PKU should avoid which nonnutritive sweetener?
A) Aspartame B) Saccharin C) Acesulfame K D) Sucralose
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Aspartame is made from the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. People with phenylketonuria must avoid aspartame. Saccharin, acesulfame K, and sucralose do not have phenylalanine as an ingredient.
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