Manufacturers who use ..... (a source of phenylalanine) as a nonnutritive sweetener must include a warning label to inform consumers having a rare hereditary disease known as phenylketonuria.

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Manufacturers who use ____ (a source of phenylalanine) as a nonnutritive sweetener must include a warning label to inform consumers having a rare hereditary disease known as phenylketonuria.

A	Aspartame
B	Acesulfame potassium
C	Stevioside
D	Sucralose

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Aspartame is a phenylalanine containing sweetener, added to foods and drinks, which is avoided in phenylketonuria (PKU).

Detailed explanation-2: -Without the enzyme necessary to break down phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that contain protein or eats aspartame, an artificial sweetener. This can eventually lead to serious health problems.

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