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Complete Protein
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Protein containing all the essential amino acids in the right proportion relative to need.
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Incomplete Protein
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A protein lacking or low in in one or more of the essential amino acids.
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Limiting Amino Acid
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Essential amino acid in lowest supply
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Complementary Proteins
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Two or more food proteins that complement one another in such a way that the limited or missing amino acid from each is completed by the other.
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Protein Quality
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Measure of the essential amino acid content of a protein relating to the body's need.
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Biological Value
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Measure of protein quality (determined by how well a food supports nitrogen retention)
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Reference Protein
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The standard to which other proteins are compared to determine protein quality. Example: Egg White
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