What foods do individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to avoid?

What will be an ideal response?


Individuals with the genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU), which interferes with the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine, also should avoid aspartame because of its high phenylalanine content.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding iron needs in infancy?

a. Providing iron to iron-deficient babies will prevent cognitive impairment. b. Iron is needed for the formation of brain cells. c. Most infants have sufficient iron stores to meet their needs until four months of age. d. Babies born prematurely or who were exclusively breastfed without iron supplements are at highest risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia.

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Approximately how many molecules of ATP are generated from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose?

a. 4 b. 9 c. 32 d. 130

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Regular intake of approximately 4 grams of trans fat daily places a person consuming 2,000 calories a day at increased risk of heart disease

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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