Nutrition
Biological value BV
The proportion of absorbed nitrogen retained by the body, expressed as a percentage.
Real-life application
Used to compare protein quality in diet plans and nutrition science — eggs and milk score high, most plant proteins score lower unless combined with each other.
Related terms
Protein Efficiency Ratio
NutritionWeight gain in grams per gram of protein consumed, measured in growing rats.
Limiting amino acid
NutritionThe essential amino acid present in a protein in the smallest amount relative to requirement, capping the use of all the others.
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