Growth, Protein and Energy Intake in Children with PKU Taking a Weaning Protein Substitute in the First Two Years of Life: A Case-Control Study

Growth, Protein and Energy Intake in Children with PKU Taking a Weaning Protein Substitute in the First Two Years of Life: A Case-Control Study

Growth issues have been observed in young children with phenylketonuria (PKU), but studies are conflicting. In infancy, there is an increasing trend to introduce a second-stage semi-solid weaning protein substitute (WPS) but there is concern that this may not meet energy requirements. In this longit...

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Main Authors: Sharon Evans, Anne Daly, Jo Wildgoose, Barbara Cochrane, Satnam Chahal, Catherine Ashmore, Nik Loveridge, Anita MacDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
growth
protein substitute
weaning
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/3/552

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