The 2013 FAO report on dietary protein quality evaluation in human nutrition: Recommendations and implications

Nutrition Bulletin

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 421-428

  Leser, S ^a  

^a Volac Human Nutrition   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Codex; Legislation; Nutritional requirements; Protein quality; Sustainable diets

Indexed keywords

EID: 84887341130     PISSN: 14719827     EISSN: 14673010     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12063     Document Type: Article

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