Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. What is the dietary advice for phenylketonuria?Doctor's answer:
What should be noted in the diet for children with phenylketonuria? It is explained as follows:(1) During breastfeeding, low-phenylalanine hydrolyzed protein can be used as a substitute for human milk or cow's milk. If cow's milk is used, it should not be less than 250 grams per day, and additional foods such as lotus root powder, vegetable water, and vegetable puree can also be provided.
(2) Consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to digest vitamins. Examples include eggplant, onions, persimmons, cabbage, cauliflower, and rapeseed.
(3) Edible fats include lard, butter, cream, vegetable oil, and sesame paste. Other foods such as honey, sucrose, and candies are also acceptable.
(4) Provide sufficient fat and carbohydrates to ensure the body's energy needs. Options include wheat starch, tapioca starch, lotus root powder, potato starch, substitute lotus root powder, vermicelli, mung bean sheets, cooled noodles, pumpkin, lotus root, carrots, and Chinese yam. Due to the phenylalanine content in these foods...