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Posted on Jul 16, 2003, 11 a.m.
By Bill Freeman
Be prepared to see the statement "diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of (name of food) provides_____ grams of soy protein." on foods in your local supermarket. The more common soy products, including tofu, soymilk, soy burgers and soy cheese, join lesser-known cousins like soy protein isolate, soy nuts, soy flour and soy nut butter in a statement joins only 10 other health claims OK'd by the agency as an FDA-approved health "claim.
Be prepared to see the statement "diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of (name of food) provides_____ grams of soy protein." on foods in your local supermarket. The more common soy products, including tofu, soymilk, soy burgers and soy cheese, join lesser-known cousins like soy protein isolate, soy nuts, soy flour and soy nut butter in a statement joins only 10 other health claims OK'd by the agency as an FDA-approved health "claim."
SOURCE/REFERENCE: Reported by www.intelihealth.com 5/11/00
