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UkoKoshka [18]
3 years ago
5

Explain why a child who has the genetic disease PKU should not be given food that contains aspartame, a commonly used artificial

low-calorie sweetener.
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1 answer:
sattari [20]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Aspartame contains Phenylalanine. PKU is a genetic defect that causes Phenylalanine to build up in their system. people with pku need to be on a low protein diet with no aspartame because it'll cause build up in their bodies and can cause intellectual disabilities

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