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What's Protein? for Kids
Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. You can get it from yummy foods like eggs, nuts, beans, fish, meat, and milk.
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Protein-Losing Enteropathy for Parents
Protein-losing enteropathy is when too much protein leaks into the intestines, often because of a chronic health condition. The condition usually can be treated.
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Urine Test: Protein for Parents
The urine protein test is most commonly used to screen for kidney disease and also can help monitor kidney function.
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Blood Test: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) for Parents
A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body.
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Blood Test: IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) for Parents
The main reason doctors order the IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP3) test is to see if a person is producing a normal amount of human growth hormone.
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) for Parents
Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, also called FPIES, is a type of delayed food allergy. Someone with FPIES must avoid the foods that might trigger a reaction.
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What Is Keratin? for Kids
Keratin is the hard protein that hair is made of.
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MyPlate Food Guide for Teens
MyPlate is designed to help people make smart food choices. Its different food groups are a reminder of what – and how much – we should put on our plates to stay healthy.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) for Parents
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder caused by a defect in the enzyme that breaks down an amino acid. PKU is treatable when it is found early.
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Sports Supplements for Parents
Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.