What information should parents be given about the consequences of phenylketonuria (PKU)?
A) Mental retardation is inevitable.
B) PKU is commonly associated with other congenital anomalies.
C) High dietary tyramine may help induce enzyme production.
D) Failure to treat properly results in progressive mental retardation.

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Failure to properly treat PKU, which involves a strict diet low in phenylalanine, can lead to progressive mental retardation due to the toxic buildup of phenylalanine in the brain.

What Information Should Parents Be Given About the Consequences of Phenylketonuria