Did you know that some kids have a hard time eating chicken fingers, hot dogs, and pizza? Their bodies don’t like these foods and eating them can make them very sick. These kids have
PKU, or
Phenylketonuria (fen-il-key-ten-U-re-a).
Kids with PKU can’t eat chicken fingers and hot dogs because these foods have
phenylalanine or
Phe. Their bodies can’t get rid of phenylaline and it makes then sick. But did you also know that kids with PKU can have popsicles and jelly beans and fruit? If you have PKU this website is just for you! It has lots of fun games to help you learn about PKU and how to stay healthy!
- Learn what foods to buy playing Check Out!
- Test your brain power with Memory Match!
- Try out different menus and meals on the Phemeter!
- Blow up bad foods playing Food Zap!
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