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Amino Acid Mixtures
Amino acid mixtures do not contain the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine, which are harmful for these children.
These mixtures are special blends that
• Meet the child’s protein needs
• Provide necessary vitamins and minerals for growth and development
• Help maintaining blood phenylalanine and tyrosine levels in normal the range.
AMINO ACID MIXTURES
• Should be taken at least 3-4 times a day.
• Should be taken in equal amounts and at equal intervals.
• Should be consumed in entirety.
•The child should be under the supervision of an adult while consuming the amino acid mixture.
• Supporting your child positively in the consumption of amino acid mixtures is important for successful treatment.
FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS
Since phenylalanine and tyrosine are essential for the body, bread group foods (such as bread, flour, pasta, rice), vegetables and fruits can be used in diet therapy as permitted by the physician and dietician.
Remember that the type of the disease may be different in each individual, therefore the content of dietary treatment applied in these children may vary. The dietician provides information on the types and amount of nutrients allowed to be included in the diet.
SPECIAL LOW-PROTEIN FOOD
Since the diet therapy is highly restricted, in order to meet the energy requirement, foods with low protein content should provide rich taste and variety in the diet of these patients. Various recipes have been developed for the preparation of these foods.
