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HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
Calcium Bioavailability of Soyfoods, Dairy Examined
Calcium bioavailability of most soyfoods is comparable to cow’s milk. The average calcium intake of Americans and many other populations is lower than the daily requirement.1 Calcium rich soyfoods can be acceptable sources for meeting dietary calcium needs. This article discusses common methods to evaluate calcium bioavailability and studies on calcium bioavailability of soyfoods. Osteoporosis prevention through dietary modification involves maintaining normal vitamin D status and ensuring adequate calcium intake to maximize calcium utilization from food sources. Read more
Calcium bioavailability of most soyfoods is comparable to cow’s milk. The average calcium intake of Americans and many other populations is lower than the daily requirement.1 Calcium rich soyfoods can be acceptable sources for meeting dietary calcium needs. This article discusses common methods to evaluate calcium bioavailability and studies on calcium bioavailability of soyfoods. Osteoporosis prevention through dietary modification involves maintaining normal vitamin D status and ensuring adequate calcium intake to maximize calcium utilization from food sources. Read more
MyPyramid Offers Personal Guidance
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns unveiled MyPyramid, a food guidance system, earlier this year. It utilizes interactive technology and replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid that was introduced in 1992. Read more
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns unveiled MyPyramid, a food guidance system, earlier this year. It utilizes interactive technology and replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid that was introduced in 1992. Read more
Soyfoods Fit the New Food Guidance System
Food guidance systems have existed since nutritionists realized the need to communicate basic nutrient information to the public. USDA pronounced the first guide in 1894, and has revised the guide about every 10 years... Read more
Food guidance systems have existed since nutritionists realized the need to communicate basic nutrient information to the public. USDA pronounced the first guide in 1894, and has revised the guide about every 10 years... Read more
Soy Snacking
Salty, crunchy, nutty, creamy or sweet. These sensations just might be what you’re looking for in a snack. Snacking with soy can provide all these flavors and textures to satisfy any craving Read more
Salty, crunchy, nutty, creamy or sweet. These sensations just might be what you’re looking for in a snack. Snacking with soy can provide all these flavors and textures to satisfy any craving Read more
Oils Take on New Role in MyPyramid
One of the changes in the new USDA Food Guide Pyramid reflects an update in the way health professionals have come to think about the role of oil in the diet. Read more
One of the changes in the new USDA Food Guide Pyramid reflects an update in the way health professionals have come to think about the role of oil in the diet. Read more
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• Calcium Bioavailability of Soyfoods
• My Period Offers Personal Guidance
• New Food Guidance System
• Soy Snacking
• Oil Takes on New Role in Pyramid
• My Period Offers Personal Guidance
• New Food Guidance System
• Soy Snacking
• Oil Takes on New Role in Pyramid
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