what is PKU diet
The diet for PKU consists of a phenylalanine-free medical formula and carefully measured amounts of fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, and cereals. Many people who follow a low phenylalanine (phe) food pattern eat special low protein breads and pastas.They are nearly free of phe, allow greater freedom in food choices, and provide energy and variety in the food pattern.ith formula, a person with PKU gets plenty of protein, without the side effects of the high phe content of most foods. The phenylalanine-free formula is the most important part of the diet for PKU.