Judy has high levels of phenylalanine in her blood. Identify a correct diet for her lunch.
A) baked potato, white rice with eggs, and cranberry juice
B) chicken soup, low-protein crackers, and orange
C) vegetable soup, low-protein crackers, and apple
D) vegetable soup, high-protein supplements, and boiled eggs
E) chicken soup, boiled eggs, and fish

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People with high levels of phenylalanine in their blood have a condition called Phenylketonuria (PKU) and need to follow a low-protein diet to manage their symptoms. Vegetable soup and low-protein crackers provide a low amount of protein, while an apple is a low phenylalanine fruit. Chicken soup is not a good option as it contains high levels of protein, and fish and boiled eggs are also high in protein. Baked potato and white rice are high in carbohydrates and do not provide much protein, but eggs can be a source of high protein and should be avoided. High-protein supplements should also be avoided.

Judy Has High Levels of Phenylalanine in Her Blood