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The Importance of Diet to People With a Urea Cycle Disorder

A low-protein diet is an important part of management for people living with a urea cycle disorder (UCD). Here are some resources, tips, and recipes to help make food and diet a fun and tasty experience for you and your entire family.

Watch these videos to find out more about what a balanced UCD diet looks like and the role of a dietitian on a care team

DIETITIANS: A BALANCED UCD DIET VIDEO

THE ROLE OF A DIETITIAN ON A CARE TEAM

Discover low-protein recipes to help manage your UCD

Learn how to shop for the right products for low-protein recipes

Use our UCD tracker to keep track of your food, exercise, and more