Body Composition in Adolescent PKU Patients: Beyond Fat Mass

• Main Authors: Albina Tummolo (Author), Rosa Carella (Author), Giulia Paterno (Author), Nicola Bartolomeo (Author), Massimo Giotta (Author), Annamaria Dicintio (Author), Donatella De Giovanni (Author), Rita Fischetto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There is a lack of evidence on the impact on body composition of high protein intake and types of protein substitutes in PKU patients-particularly in adolescents, who are more inclined to dietary transgressions. In this observational, cross-sectional study, PKU patients were observed during prepuber...