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Comparative Analysis of Dietary Patterns in Children With Phenylketonuria Phenotypes and Controls: Implications for Nutritional Status.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease - 1 May 2026
Garcia-Arenas Dolores, Ormazabal Aida, Isern Paula, Barrau-Martinez Blanca, Gonzalez-Rodriguez Arnau, Tor-Roca Alba, Llorach Rafael, Campistol-Plana Jaume, Urpi-Sarda Mireia
Abstract excerpt
Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), caused by different variants of the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene, need to restrict their intake of phenylalanine. This study evaluated dietary patterns and physical activity levels in children with different PKU phenotypes compared to healthy controls. Eighty-two children were recruited (22 classic PKU [cPKU], 21 BH4-responsive PKU, 19 hyperphenylalaninemia, and 20...
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