Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention of PKU?

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Secondary prevention aims to detect and manage a disease in its early stages to prevent complications or worsening of the condition. Developing a special diet for a child who has been diagnosed with PKU falls under secondary prevention, as it aims to manage the condition and prevent complications by reducing the intake of phenylalanine. Choices A and C are examples of primary prevention, which aims to prevent the development of a disease, while choice B is an example of genetic screening, which may be used for both primary and secondary prevention, but does not directly involve the management or treatment of PKU.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Secondary Prevention