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properties (en) > quality (en) > nutritive value (en) > protein quality (en) > net protein utilization (en)

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  • Net Protein Utilization (NPU) determines the ratio of amino acid converted to proteins in the body (or retained in the body) to the ratio of amino acids supplied in the diet. NPU measures percent of dietary protein retained in the body.

    Created: 9/8/22

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