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Phenylketonuria — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateGenetics & MetabolicPhenylketonuriaRACP Paediatrics

Newborn with positive NBS for PKU. Critical dietary intervention?

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Correct answer: EPhenylalanine-restricted diet with tyrosine supplementation

PKU: lifelong phenylalanine restriction. Tyrosine becomes essential and must be supplemented.

Reference: RACP – 2024 – Paediatric Curriculum: Metabolic Medicine