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2 Otten JJ, Hellwig JP, Meyers LD (2006). Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

3 Institute of Medicine (2005). Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids, Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

4 FAO/WHO (1991). Protein Quality Evaluation; FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 51, Rome, Italy.

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