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SOY SCHOOL LUNCH OFFERS HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES
In the past 30 years, a threefold increase in obesity in school children aged 6 to 19 years occurred, proving childhood obesity is a critical health problem in the U.S. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) places the incidence of overweight in U.S. children at 16%. Read more
Research Updates
Numerous reviews and analyses on the efficacy of soyfoods and isoflavone supplements for alleviating hot flashes have been published. These papers have reached different conclusions in part because of the different... Read more
Recipe: Tofu Scramble
From Conscious Cuisine: A New Style of Cooking from the Kitchens of Chef Cary Neff, published by Sourcebooks, Inc. 2002. Read more
Soybean Oil: Providing a Balanced Fatty Acid Profile
Soybean oil is the predominant edible oil in the U.S. diet. In 2004, the domestic soybean crop provided 80% of the edible fats and oils in the United States. Read more
Soy Cookbook Roundup
Several chefs and authors have developed cookbooks that feature some very interesting and flavorful soy-based recipes. Here are three of my favorites; each has its own unique approach to healthy eating. Read more
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Soy Connection is now a continuing professional education accredited provider. Registered dietitians, dietetic technicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will receive continuing professional education units for reading our newsletter and successfully taking a posted test. Read the current issue of The Soy Connection health and nutrition newsletter then go to the CPE Testing Center to take the accompanying test. Test Center and Archived Tests
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