All are true about Net protein utilization (NPU) except: (A) Defined as Nitrogen retained by Nitrogen consumed X 100, (B) 1 gram protein is equivalent to 1 gram Nitrogen, (C) Good for estimating protein quality, (D) Egg has the highest NPU value
Answer is B. • 1 gram of proteins is equivalent to: 6.25 grams Nitrogen
• NPU of India diets: 50-80