Net Protein Utilization

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf biological measure
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:NPU
gptkbp:appliesTo dietary proteins
gptkbp:calculationMethod (nitrogen retained / nitrogen intake) x 100
gptkbp:describes percentage of ingested protein retained in the body
gptkbp:hasUnit percent
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Net Protein Utilization
gptkbp:measures protein quality
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Amino_Acid_Score
gptkb:Protein_Efficiency_Ratio
biological value
protein digestibility
gptkbp:usedFor evaluating food protein sources
gptkbp:usedIn nutrition science
gptkbp:valuation greater protein utilization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NPA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5