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Which artificial sweetener should people with phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid?
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Asapartame
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Acesulfame-K
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Sucralose
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Cane sugar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aspartame is a phenylalanine containing sweetener, added to foods and drinks, which is avoided in phenylketonuria (PKU).
Detailed explanation-2: -Children and adults with PKU should eat a low-protein diet. They should avoid high-protein foods, like milk, dairy, meats, eggs, nuts, soy, and beans. A person with PKU also should avoid the artificial sweetener aspartame, which contains phenylalanine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aspartame consists of two amino acids (L-phenylalanine and L-aspartic acid).
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