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THE SOY CONNECTION
HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
Estimating Prevalence Of Soy Protein Allergy
Soy protein has been designated one of the major allergens by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nevertheless, rigorous prevalence data are not available for soy protein allergy, and indirect evidence suggests it occurs less frequently than other common allergens including shell-fish, peanuts, tree nuts and fish. Read more
Soy protein has been designated one of the major allergens by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nevertheless, rigorous prevalence data are not available for soy protein allergy, and indirect evidence suggests it occurs less frequently than other common allergens including shell-fish, peanuts, tree nuts and fish. Read more
Soybean Oil & Lecithin: Are They Allergenic?
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. Read more
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. Read more
AHA Advisory On Soy And Heart Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its scientific advisory on soy protein and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The previous advisory on this topic was published in 2000, not long after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease. Read more
The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its scientific advisory on soy protein and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The previous advisory on this topic was published in 2000, not long after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease. Read more
Top 10 Questions On Soy & Heart Health
Q: Are soyfoods a heart-healthy food?
A: Both the American Heart Association (AHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agree that soyfoods contribute to a heart-healthy diet. According to a very recent statement from the AHA, “… Read more
Q: Are soyfoods a heart-healthy food?
A: Both the American Heart Association (AHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agree that soyfoods contribute to a heart-healthy diet. According to a very recent statement from the AHA, “… Read more
Food Allergy & Intolerance: A Guide for Practitioners
Food allergy and food intolerance are adverse food reactions defined as abnormal physiological responses to the ingestion of food. Food allergy relates to immunologic reactions to proteins (allergens) in foods ingested by susceptible individuals that are primarily immunoglobulin E(IgE) mediated. Read more
Food allergy and food intolerance are adverse food reactions defined as abnormal physiological responses to the ingestion of food. Food allergy relates to immunologic reactions to proteins (allergens) in foods ingested by susceptible individuals that are primarily immunoglobulin E(IgE) mediated. Read more
CPE Accredited Provider
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
• Soy Protein Allergy
• Is Soy Oil Allergenic?
• AHA Advisory
• Q & A For Clients
• Is Soy Oil Allergenic?
• AHA Advisory
• Q & A For Clients
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