{"id":52,"date":"2023-02-22T12:09:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T12:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:08:40","slug":"teens-with-pku","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/living-with-pku\/teens-with-pku\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens with PKU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"acf-block-63f77b6d3a7ff\" class=\"hero hero-no-overlay\">\n            <div class=\"hero-background-image hero-background-image-desktop\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/claire-header.png?v=0.85);\"><\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"hero-background-image hero-background-image-mobile\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/linear-background-e1759828787575.png?v=0.85);\"><\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <h1><span class=\"white-text\" style=\"color:white\">Being a teen with PKU<\/span>\n<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                <p class=\"inline-buttons\">\n                                                        <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-63f77b6d3a9be\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-white block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-63f77b6d3aac7\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h2>Develop healthy habits that work within your everyday life.<\/h2>\n<p>Life as a teen is already busy and demanding\u2014with school, friends, sports, and everything else you&#8217;re into. PKU adds even more to your plate. With smart planning and the right approach, you can stay on top of your PKU.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d4106d8ddda\" class=\"block split-content unequal-bias block-tight-top block-zero-bottom\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                                                                                                \n                                                                                                                \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image image-responsive image-rounded\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"image-desktop\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Houser_170120_0250-1.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"Girl with arms folded\" \/>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"image-mobile\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/icon-park-outline_picture-1.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h2>PKU: What it means for you<\/h2>\n                                                                                            \t\t                            \t\t                                                                    <ul class=\"icon-list\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Phe-Enzyme-Icon-1-1-e1759916925582.png?v=0.85);\">\n                                                    <h3>PKU can cause Phe buildup<\/h3>\n<p>PKU makes it harder for your body to break down Phe. Phe is found in all foods that have natural proteins. This includes meat, dairy, nuts, beans, and lots of other everyday foods.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Group-633653.svg);\">\n                                                    <h3>Too much Phe = brain fog<\/h3>\n<p>When Phe levels get high, it becomes harder to focus, remember things, or stay in a good mood. People say it can feel like their brain is in slow motion.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d4106d8dfea\" class=\"block boxed-content block-tight-top boxed-content-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d4106d8e37a\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center block-tight-top block-tight-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"image-block small\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Diet.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>The good news: You can manage this\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>With the right diet, medical food\/formula, or medication, most people can reach expert-recommended Phe levels. This can reduce the symptoms of PKU so you can feel more like yourself.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d4106d8ddda\" class=\"block split-content unequal-bias content-reverse bg-band bg-band-white content-align-top block-zero-bottom block-remove-bottom-padding\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                                                                                                \n                                                                                                                \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image image-responsive image-rounded\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"image-desktop\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/icon-park-outline_picture.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"image-mobile\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/icon-park-outline_picture-2.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h2>Taking charge of your PKU<\/h2>\n<p>As a teen, you&#8217;ll begin to take on a bigger role in managing your PKU. Create routines that work best for you. This will give you more freedom at school, with friends, and anywhere life takes you.<\/p>\n<h3>Here are some tips to help you get started:<\/h3>\n                                                                                            \t\t                            \t\t                                                                    <ul class=\"icon-list\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Group-633656.svg);\">\n                                                    <h3>Get involved in your PKU care<\/h3>\n<p>Start learning more about your condition, your diet, and why staying on track matters for your future. Be sure to ask questions at clinic visits\u2014your clinic team wants to partner with you, along with your parents.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Group-633659.svg);\">\n                                                    <h3>Set goals and stay on track<\/h3>\n<p>Work with your clinic team to set your treatment goals, which can include achieving a target Phe level. Then check in regularly to see your progress and make any adjustments if needed.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/clipboard_icon.svg);\">\n                                                    <h3>Start making PKU-friendly meals for yourself<\/h3>\n<p>Try planning and preparing your own PKU-friendly meals or snacks. The more you practice, the easier it will be to manage PKU when you\u2019re on your own\u2014whether that is at college, at a job, or while traveling.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <li style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Group-633670.svg);\">\n                                                    <h3>Balance PKU with your life<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re way more than someone with PKU\u2014you&#8217;re an athlete, artist, gamer, or whatever makes you unique. Keep pursuing your interests and goals while working to make your PKU care a natural part of your daily routine.<\/p>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d417a4492b7\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-white block-zero-top block-tight-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<figure id=\"acf-block-68d417a44947d\">\n    <div class=\"image image-responsive image-align-left\">\n                    <div class=\"image-desktop\">\n\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Rectangle-1392.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-mobile\">\n\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/retouched_shutterstock_489384559-1.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d418cb5107f\" class=\"block wrapped-content\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-68d415d2714e1\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h2>PKU and your social life<\/h2>\n<p>Being a teen is all about trying new things, making memories, and finding your crew. Most importantly, it means being yourself\u2014PKU and all. Focus on finding the people who get you, and make you feel comfortable being exactly who you are.<\/p>\n<h3>Here are some pointers to keep in mind:<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d415d2717d2\" class=\"block accordion block-tight-bottom\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Be upfront about your PKU\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>Real friends will want to understand what PKU means for you. Start the conversation early\u2014explain the basics of your condition in a casual way, like, &#8220;I have this condition called PKU, so I need to be careful about what I eat because it can affect how I feel.&#8221;<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Help your friends support you\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>Most people want to be supportive\u2014they just don&#8217;t know how. Let them know what helps you feel included, like giving you a heads up about food at parties or checking in with you if you&#8217;re having a hard time with symptoms.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Cook up a better understanding of PKU\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>When friends help you make PKU-friendly food, they can see how good your meals actually are, instead of focusing on what you can&#8217;t eat. Invite them over to cook your favorite PKU-friendly dish or bake some safe treats.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-trigger\">\n                                <span><\/span>\n                                <span><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2>Set boundaries with people who don&#8217;t get it\n<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                                            <p>Some people might ask negative questions, make jokes, or not give you the understanding you deserve. That\u2019s a form of bullying, and it&#8217;s totally okay to shut that down. You can explain how you feel, change the subject, or simply walk away. Reach out to a trusted adult, teacher, or counselor for help and support.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-68d54eeab0a0a\" class=\"block call-to-action cta-background\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"box\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/linear-background-e1759828787575-1024x272.png);\">\n                <div class=\"cta-content\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Connect-PKU@2x-2-1024x1004.png);\">\n                    <div class=\"cta-content-main\">\n                        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                                                            <h2>Connect with the PKU community<\/h2>\n<p>Talking to other teens with PKU makes you realize you&#8217;re not alone. You can get real advice on topics like navigating friendships and managing treatment. Look for PKU groups or camps in your area, and join online communities that truly understand you.<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/upcoming-events\/pku-community\/\" class=\"button button-ghost button-arrow\">Start connecting<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-63f77b6d3c025\" class=\"block cards cards-3-col bg-band bg-band-white block-zero-top block-tight-bottom\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cards-title\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t    <h2>Food for thought\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p>PKU-friendly eating is about avoiding or limiting food high in Phe, such as meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and most grains. You can still enjoy fun and delicious meals while steering clear of these ingredients.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t    \n<div id=\"acf-block-63f77b6d3c4f5\" class=\"card card-fixed-button\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n    \t    \n\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/pku.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/4.0_Desktop_Mean_Green_Burger-1-2.png?v=0.85\" alt=\"\" \/>        \n\t    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                            <h4>Mean Green Burgers\n<\/h4>\n        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        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