MATHEMATICAL CALCULATION OF AMINO ACID COMPLEMENTATION WITHIN VARIOUS FOODS / 营养学报

Based on amino acid score of food, this article presents an "Amino Acid Score Difference (AASD) " for protein quality evaluation, the minus value of AASD representing the limiting amino acid and its number re- presenting the degree. The minus value in one food can be compensated by the positive value in another when we directly select the rational couple for amino acid complementation in diet. In addition, a calculation formula is introduced for amino acid complementation in two kinds of food or in mixed diet including many foods. It gives an effective means in evaluating the nutritional value of protein in foods and planning an ideal diet by selecting foods on the basis of amino acid complementation