Preview: Protein Quality (Part 1)

When it comes to protein, quantity is not enough; protein quality must also be considered.  We propose a model for determining the protein quality of foods.  We define a food’s protein quality as a function of the indispensable amino acids (IAAs) composition of the protein content in the food.  

Part 1 analyzes foods for their protein quality relative to our selected gold-standard food, which governs a food’s IAA Quality Scores.  We explain why eating higher protein quality foods can be protective against overeating and can help to prevent unwanted weight gain.

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Key words:  protein quality, protein quality, weight gain, indispensable amino acids, essential amino acids, IAA Quality Scores