Classification of Diet in a Patient with Phenylketonuria (PKU) Based on Dietary Restriction

Description

The dietary management of phenylketonuria involves restriction of protein intake with supplements to provide amino acids, minerals and vitamins. These diets can be expensive and difficult for patients to adhere to. A patient's diet can be classified based on protein restriction and dietary supplements.

Restriction on Protein Intake	Intake of Natural Proteins	Term for Diet
high	very low	strict
moderate	some (around 50%	relaxed
none	high	unrestricted

The use of dietary supplements to provide vitamins and minerals may be classified as:

(1) adequate

(2) marginal

(3) none

A patient on a relaxed or untrestricted diet who does not have adequate supplement intake:

(1) may have a blood phenylalanine concentration that is too high

(2) may be at risk for vitamin deficiencies, especially vitamin B12 and B6

To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register.

Classification of Diet in a Patient with Phenylketonuria (PKU) Based on Dietary Restriction

Description

Specialty