Protein quality
What it is
Protein quality evaluates a protein source's ability to meet amino-acid needs, considering its amino-acid pattern and availability.
What it does
Measures such as DIAAS use digestible indispensable amino acids relative to a reference pattern.
Research context and ingredient forms
A quality score is not a complete rating of the food or of an entire diet.
Using this information
Compare the same scoring method and age-related reference pattern. Do not invent a score from total protein grams alone.
Scientific Research & References
- Dietary Protein Quality Evaluation in Human Nutrition: FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 92
2013 · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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