Foods containing phenylalanine are problematic for people with
A) Huntington's disease.
B) Parkinson's disease.
C) PKU.
D) irritable bowel syndrome.

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Phenylalanine is an amino acid that can be harmful to people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down phenylalanine properly. Foods high in phenylalanine, such as meat, eggs, dairy products, and some artificial sweeteners, need to be limited or avoided by people with PKU. The other conditions listed are not directly related to phenylalanine intolerance.

Foods Containing Phenylalanine Are Problematic for People with