Carol has tested positive for phenylketonuria,or PKU,so let's help plan her diet when she gets to school.Which of the following things should she be most careful about?

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to process phenylalanine, an amino acid found in protein-containing foods. PKU patients need to avoid high-phenylalanine foods such as meat, eggs, natural sweeteners like aspartame, etc. Diet cola typically contains aspartame, so Carol should be most careful about it while planning her diet. None of the other options (beans, tomatoes, potatoes) are high in phenylalanine and can be included in her diet.

Carol Has Tested Positive for Phenylketonuria,or PKU,so Let's Help Plan