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A Pilot Study On The Attitudes Of Management Practices In Adults With Pku, Elizabeth L. Vlock
A Pilot Study On The Attitudes Of Management Practices In Adults With Pku, Elizabeth L. Vlock
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of the enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase. Phenylalanine accumulation in brain causes cognitive impairment and behavioral problems, which can be prevented by dietary restriction of phenylalanine. People with PKU have to maintain a highly restrictive low protein diet throughout their entire life. PKU is typically diagnosed at birth through newborn screening. In order for a patient to reach their optimal IQ and health status, they need to maintain their blood phenylalanine (phe) level within the recommended range of 60-360 µmol/L.
The purpose of this study is to investigate attitudes of adults diagnosed …