Special diets Flashcards
1
Q
What are special diets
A
Preparations that have been modified to eliminate a particular constituent e.g. gluten free
2
Q
What is phenylketonuria
A
Results from inability to metabolise phenylalanine
3
Q
What are symptoms of phenylketonuria
A
Mouldy smelling breath
Tremors
Epilepsy
Eczema
4
Q
How can you control it
A
Restrict dietary intake