Treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU)would involve
A) the child being placed on a special diet low in the substance the child's body can't handle.
B) surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C) a thyroid hormone replacement
D) the addition of increased amounts of iodine in the child's diet.

Question

Treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU)would involve​
A) ​the child being placed on a special diet low in the substance the child's body can't handle.
B) ​surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C) ​a thyroid hormone replacement
D) ​the addition of increased amounts of iodine in the child's diet.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, which leads to a buildup of phenylalanine in the body. The treatment for PKU involves a special low-phenylalanine diet that restricts or eliminates high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, and includes specially formulated medical foods that provide the nutrients the child needs while restricting phenylalanine. This can help prevent intellectual disability, seizures, and other complications associated with PKU. Surgical implantation of a tube, thyroid hormone replacement, and increased iodine intake are not relevant treatments for PKU.

Treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU)would Involve​

Treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU)would Involve