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Whole body composition analysis by the BodPod air‐displacement plethysmography method in children with phenylketonuria shows a higher body fat percentage
23 Jun 2010
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BACKGROUND: Phenylketonuria (PKU) causes irreversible central nervous system damage unless a phenylalanine (PHE) restricted diet with amino acid supplementation is maintained. To prevent growth retardation, a protein/amino acid intake beyond the recommended dietary protein allowance is mandatory. However, data regarding disease and/or diet related changes in body composition are inconclusive and retarded growth...
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