At birth, Debbie was given a mandatory screening test and tested positive for a disorder that required her to be placed immediately on a restricted diet to control her symptoms. Which of the following is mostly likely the condition for which she is being treated?
A) sickle-cell anemia
B) Huntington's disease
C) cystic fibrosis
D) phenylketonuria

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a disorder in which the body cannot break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Without treatment, it can cause intellectual disability, seizures, and behavioral problems. Treatment involves a restricted diet low in phenylalanine. Screening for PKU is mandatory in the United States and many other countries.

At Birth, Debbie Was Given a Mandatory Screening Test and Tested