Penny The Penguin has PKU

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Penny The Penguin has PKU

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Penny The Penguin has PKU by Laurie Bernstein

Phenylketonuria (pronounced fee-nill-key-toe-NUR-ee-uh) or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. Each year, approximately 1 in 14,000 newborn babies are diagnosed with PKU. If you have PKU, your body cannot break down, or metabolize, the essential amino acid, phenylalanine (Phe). Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. The primary treatment for PKU is a special metabolic formula and the restriction of foods high in Phe (protein), such as meats, cheeses, milk, bread and pasta. Life-long dietary compliance is a critical component for proper growth and development in children and quality of life in adults. We hope Penny The Penguin can help your child on this diet for life journey.

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ISBN 13 9781477272268
ISBN 10 1477272267
Title Penny The Penguin has PKU
Author Laurie Bernstein
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Authorhouse
Year published 2012-10-02
Number of pages 24
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