Protein quality

Definition (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_meant_by_protein_quality)

Protein quality, from a nutrition perspective, is a term used to describe how well a protein from food matches the body's requirements and, therefore, how useful the protein is for our body. This is determined by looking at the building blocks which make up the protein; called Amino Acids. (Wiki Answers)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Biological protein value
Digestible protein
Protein efficiency ratio
Protein value

Approved Date
12-Aug-2013

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