Food Neophobia in Children with PKU Can Complicate Nutritional Status
Phenylketonuria is an uncommon but challenging genetic disorder which requires an extremely restrictive diet as part of its treatment plan. However, the issue can be even further complicated by the fact that children with PKU have a tendency towards behaviors like food neophobia, which even in absence of PKU can lead to poor food choices and compromised nutritional status.
Primary topic: Health Education
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