Children with PKU Must Avoid Phenylalanine in the Diet

question 1

Multiple Choice

Children with PKU must avoid phenylalanine in the diet.Phenylalanine is most likely to be a component of

• A) fat.
• B) sugar.
• C) protein.
• D) carbohydrate.

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