101. Phenylketonuria Diet •phenylketonuria is a genetic enzyme disorder in which the body cannot successfully convert the amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine. http://www.augustana.ab.ca/departments/profs/marep/PSY256/pku.html

University of Alberta Home Site map Contact ... Other Phenylketonuria Diet Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 38 A. Harvie works for the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow, Scotland. Hypothesis: Ten years of dietary restriction is insufficient to avoid loss of intellectual capacity in PKU-affected individuals. Issues: all proteins, grains, etc.) must be avoided in favour of special substitutes. Method: IVs are PKU status and diet (which is confounded with age) DVs are test results Results: Conclusion: Theoretical Connections: Table 1. Table Means and standard deviations for neuropsychological tests. Data are performance scores expressed as total correct items except for Reaction Time and Peg Transfer Tasks which are scored in seconds (see also Fig. 2) Young Old PKU (on-diet) Control PKU (off-diet) Control Tests Mean SD Mean SD Mean SD Mean SD Reaction time (s) Peg Transfer (s) Matching Figures Letter Cancellation Verbal Fluency Design Fluency Rey Verbal Learning Rey Labyrinth 4901 - 46 Ave

102. Phenylketonuria --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia phenylketonuria (PKU) an inherited metabolic disorder in which the amino acid phenylalanine cannot be metabolized normally. A biochemical is said to be http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9312959

Home Browse Newsletters Store ... Subscribe Already a member? Log in This Article's Table of Contents Introduction Additional references about Phenylketonuria Print this Table of Contents Shopping Price: USD $1495 Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Hardcover) Price: USD $15.95 The Scrabble player's bible on sale! Save 30%. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Price: USD $19.95 Save big on America's best-selling dictionary. Discounted 38%! More Britannica products Phenylketonuria  Student Encyclopedia Article Page 1 of 2 (PKU) an inherited metabolic disorder in which the amino acid Phenylketonuria... (75 of 887 words) var mm = [["Jan.","January"],["Feb.","February"],["Mar.","March"],["Apr.","April"],["May","May"],["June","June"],["July","July"],["Aug.","August"],["Sept.","September"],["Oct.","October"],["Nov.","November"],["Dec.","December"]]; To cite this page: MLA style: "Phenylketonuria."

103. Phenylketonuria - Genetics Home Reference Where can I find additional information about phenylketonuria? What other names do people use for phenylketonuria? What if I still have specific questions http://www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/disease/phenylketonuria

Home What's New Browse Handbook ... Search Phenylketonuria Related Gene(s) Quick links to this topic NIH Publications National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus Health Information Genes and Disease Genetic disorder summaries Educational resources Information pages Patient support For patients and families Gene Reviews Clinical summary Gene Tests DNA test labs ClinicalTrials.gov Research studies PubMed Recent literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog References Phenylketonuria On this page: What is phenylketonuria? How common is phenylketonuria? ... help with understanding phenylketonuria? What is phenylketonuria? Phenylketonuria (commonly known as PKU) is an inherited disorder that increases the blood levels of a substance called phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid (a building block of proteins) that is obtained through the diet. It is found in all proteins and in some artificial sweeteners. If PKU is not treated, excess phenylalanine can build up to harmful levels in the body, causing mental retardation and other serious health problems. The signs and symptoms of PKU vary from mild to severe. The most severe form of this disorder is known as classic PKU. Infants with classic PKU appear normal until they are a few months old. Without treatment with a special low-phenylalanine diet, these children develop permanent mental retardation and behavioral problems. Seizures, delayed development, and movement disorders are also common. Affected individuals may have a musty or mouse-like odor as a side effect of excess phenylalanine in the body. Children with classic PKU tend to have lighter skin and hair than unaffected family members and are also likely to have skin disorders such as eczema.

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