PD is an 11-month-old M with phenylketonuria.His mother brought him in to visit you at an outpatient nutrition center in the local pediatric hospital.
LT: 28 inches WT: 8.7 kg
-Which of the following is the highest amount (mg) of phenylalanine that PD should consume during any single day?

Question

PD is an 11-month-old M with phenylketonuria.His mother brought him in to visit you at an outpatient nutrition center in the local pediatric hospital.
LT: 28 inches        WT: 8.7 kg
-Which of the following is the highest amount (mg) of phenylalanine that PD should consume during any single day?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The recommended daily intake of phenylalanine for infants with phenylketonuria is typically around 25-50 mg/kg/day. For an 8.7 kg infant, the maximum would be approximately 435 mg/day. Therefore, 304.5 mg is the highest amount within the safe range provided in the options.

PD Is an 11-Month-Old M with Phenylketonuria