Multiclinic Observations on the Simplified Diet in PKU
Joint Authors
Bernstein, Laurie
Burns, Casey
Sailer-Hammons, Melissa
Kurtz, Angela
Rohr, Frances
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Phenylketonuria is an inborn error of metabolism that historically has been treated with a strict phenylalanine-restricted diet where all foods are weighed and measured.
This is cumbersome and difficult for patients and caregivers, especially patients with high phenylalanine blood concentrations who often have neurocognitive deficits.
The Simplified Diet is an alternative approach that allows for increased flexibility, promotes healthy food choices, and is easier to manage than a traditional diet for PKU.
This paper describes the implementation of the Simplified Diet and outlines education, counseling strategies, and challenges encountered by three metabolic clinics in the United States.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bernstein, Laurie& Burns, Casey& Sailer-Hammons, Melissa& Kurtz, Angela& Rohr, Frances. 2017. Multiclinic Observations on the Simplified Diet in PKU. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183938
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bernstein, Laurie…[et al.]. Multiclinic Observations on the Simplified Diet in PKU. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183938
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bernstein, Laurie& Burns, Casey& Sailer-Hammons, Melissa& Kurtz, Angela& Rohr, Frances. Multiclinic Observations on the Simplified Diet in PKU. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183938
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1183938