Nutrition counseling and education
Nutrition counseling and education involve teaching individuals with PAH deficiency and/or their caregivers the importance of the diet in maintaining appropriate blood PHE, normal growth, and health maintenance while ensuring that they have the necessary skills to adhere to the diet throughout the life span. Education techniques and materials must be appropriate for the individual’s learning style,67 access to care, acceptance of the diet, and/or readiness for change. Research into effective education and counseling strategies for PAH deficiency is lacking.