A measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed
A)net utilization.
B)bioavailability.
C)biological value.
D)utilization efficiency.
E)biofunctionality.

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Bioavailability is the measure of the rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body. Net utilization is the amount of nutrient retained by the body after some losses have occurred. Biological value is a measure of protein quality, while utilization efficiency is the proportion of the nutrient that is taken up and used by the body. Biofunctionality is a term used to describe the specific biological effects of a nutrient beyond its traditional role as a source of energy or building block for tissues.

A Measure of the Rate at Which a Nutrient Is