For many kids, summer camp is a chance to eat lots of what they like. Every June, Emory’s Department of Human Genetics hosts a camp for young women who can’t eat what everyone else eats.
Emory Metabolic Camp was designed for young women with PKU (phenylketonuria) or MSUD (maple syrup urine disease), who have to limit their intake of naturally occurring protein to stay healthy. This means no meat, fish, poultry, dairy or even bread.
The camp, which takes place at two fraternity houses on Eagle Row, focuses on nutrition, genetics and reproductive health classes, paired with cooking workshops, wellness and other fun activities. It’s an environment where researchers can test new technologies that could make campers’ lives easier -- with rigorous IRB-approved research. At the same time, campers can reconnect with old friends and meet new ones who understand their daily lives…
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