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HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY

Spring 2010 - Vol 18, No 2 - Soy Formula for Infants
Federal Panel Weighs In On Soy Formula
An expert panel convened by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) on December 16-18, 2009 concluded that there was minimal concern for adverse developmental effects in infants fed soy formula (SF). Read more
Soy Protein-Based Infant Formulas
Modern soy-based infant formulas (SF) are safe and provide balanced nutrition supporting normal growth and development of term infants.  SF has been successfully used for more than four decades to manage a number of clinical problems associated with infant feeding.  Read more
(F.Y.D) From Your Dietitian: Frequently Asked Questions About Soy Allergy

How common is allergy to soy?

Soybean allergy is one of the more common food allergies, especially among babies and children. Soy is one of the top eight foods that cause 90% of allergic reactions. Other foods include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.), wheat, fish, and shellfish. It is estimated that approximately 12 million Americans have a food allergy, and that 3 million of them are children. Read more
Soybean Oil Corner: Allergies to Lecithin and Soybean Oil
The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) in the U.S. mandates labeling of all ingredients derived from commonly allergenic foods, including soybeans, with the exception of highly refined oils.  Commercially, soybean oil and soy lecithin are two important food ingredients. Read more
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  • Federal Panel Weighs in On Soy Formula

  • Soy Protein-Based Infant Formulas

  • F.Y.D: FAQs About Soy Allergy

  • Soybean Oil Corner: Allergies to Lecithin and Soybean Oil

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