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When teachers or children are unfamiliar with a classroom environment or routines, the likelihood of an ___________________ _ occurring increases.
 
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Why should a child who has the genetic disease PKU not be given foods that contain aspartame, a commonly used artificial low-calorie sweetener?
 
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Answer to Question 1

accident unintentional injury

Answer to Question 2

A child who has PKU cannot properly metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine (one of the two amino acids that make up aspartame - an artificial sugar substitute). As a result, toxic levels of this substance can build up and cause severe brain damage.





 

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