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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |