Protein quality assessments is best done by -: (A) NPU, (B) Biological value, (C) Digestibility coefficient, (D) Amino acid score
Answer is A. - the net protein utilisation is considered of more practical value for evaluation of protein because it is the product of biological value and digestibility coefficient divided by 100. - it is the propoion of ingested protein that is retained in the body under specified condition for the maintenance and/or growth of the tissues. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:610 <\p>