The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality.  Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

A. recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
B. biological value (BV)
C. protein efficiency ratio (PER)
D. protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS)


Answer: D

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