Regarding Phenylketonuria (PKU), Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 81

Multiple Choice

Regarding phenylketonuria (PKU) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)PKU can be detected in newborn babies by routine medical testing.
• B)If PKU goes untreated, severe intellectual disability will typically occur.
• C)Affected children are usually placed on a diet high in phenylalanine.
• D)Phenylalanine is present in many foods, including the artificial sweetener in diet colas called aspartame.

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