Sparwood resident Nicole Pallone and I are exchanging pleasantries when Rosie, her three-and-a-half year old asks, “When are we going to talk about PKU?”
Phenylketonuria or PKU is a “rare genetic disorder that inhibits or eliminates the body’s ability to process protein properly. This condition can lead to mental retardation. With early detection, a very strict low protein diet and new treatments, damaging effects can be avoided,” explains Nicole.
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