Welcome to this short story about PKU.Before you start...
This activity includes voiceovers. Please make sure your sound is on and click the speaker icon on each slide to listen. 👉 Click the arrow to begin.
Finn’s Sports Day
Hi! I’m Finn. I have PKU, and I take synthetic protein to help my body stay healthy.
Today is Sports Day at school
To join in on Sports Day, my body needs protein.
Do you know why?
Today is Sports Day at school
Before Sports Day starts, what will Finn need today?
Because I have PKU, I can’t get all the protein I need from regular food.
My body has trouble breaking down one part of protein called phe. That’s why I take my synthetic protein.
INTRODUCING SYNTHETIC PROTEIN
To replace the protein I can’t get from regular food, I take my synthetic protein, which gives my body what it needs without phe.
Mine might look a little different to yours. See if you can spot your synthetic protein below!
What is in Finn's Synthetic protein?
My synthetic protein is my super drink that helps me run, think, and join in! It gives me the protein I need- without phe. It is also packed full of vitamins and minerals.
WHAT DOES SYNTHETIC PROTEIN DO ?
My synthetic protein has important jobs in my body. Click the buttons below to find them out !
Synthetic Protein helps my body grow strong.
💪 Grow
Synthetic Protein helps my brain learn and focus.
🧠 Think
❤️ Blood Phe levels
Synthetic Protein helps me maintain healthy Phe levels.
Let’s see how Finn feels if he skips taking his synthetic protein.
This can happen when I miss my synthetic protein:
😴 Tired
He might have less energy to run and play.
He might find it harder to concentrate.
🤔 Hard to focus
Blood phe levels
He might have high blood phe levels.
Taking my synthetic protein every day helps my body do its best and helps me join in with my friends!
Sports Day is over!
Finn ran, jumped and played all day!
His muscles worked really hard. 💪
Sports Day is over!
Finn ran, jumped and played all day!
His muscles worked really hard. 💪
Sports Day is over!
Taking my synthetic protein helps:
💪 Repair my muscles
⚡ Refill my energy
❤️ Keep me healthy Now I’m ready to take on the rest of the day!
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Transcript
Welcome!
Welcome to this short story about PKU.Before you start...
This activity includes voiceovers. Please make sure your sound is on and click the speaker icon on each slide to listen. 👉 Click the arrow to begin.
Finn’s Sports Day
Hi! I’m Finn. I have PKU, and I take synthetic protein to help my body stay healthy.
Today is Sports Day at school
To join in on Sports Day, my body needs protein. Do you know why?
Today is Sports Day at school
Before Sports Day starts, what will Finn need today?
Because I have PKU, I can’t get all the protein I need from regular food.
My body has trouble breaking down one part of protein called phe. That’s why I take my synthetic protein.
INTRODUCING SYNTHETIC PROTEIN
To replace the protein I can’t get from regular food, I take my synthetic protein, which gives my body what it needs without phe.
Mine might look a little different to yours. See if you can spot your synthetic protein below!
What is in Finn's Synthetic protein?
My synthetic protein is my super drink that helps me run, think, and join in! It gives me the protein I need- without phe. It is also packed full of vitamins and minerals.
WHAT DOES SYNTHETIC PROTEIN DO ?
My synthetic protein has important jobs in my body. Click the buttons below to find them out !
Synthetic Protein helps my body grow strong.
💪 Grow
Synthetic Protein helps my brain learn and focus.
🧠 Think
❤️ Blood Phe levels
Synthetic Protein helps me maintain healthy Phe levels.
Let’s see how Finn feels if he skips taking his synthetic protein.
This can happen when I miss my synthetic protein:
😴 Tired
He might have less energy to run and play.
He might find it harder to concentrate.
🤔 Hard to focus
Blood phe levels
He might have high blood phe levels.
Taking my synthetic protein every day helps my body do its best and helps me join in with my friends!
Sports Day is over!
Finn ran, jumped and played all day! His muscles worked really hard. 💪
Sports Day is over!
Finn ran, jumped and played all day! His muscles worked really hard. 💪
Sports Day is over!
Taking my synthetic protein helps: 💪 Repair my muscles ⚡ Refill my energy ❤️ Keep me healthy Now I’m ready to take on the rest of the day!