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Use of soy-protein formulas and soyfood for feeding infants and children in Asia.

Abstract
Soybeans have been cultivated and consumed in Asia for many centuries. Soy products can be found in all households in Asian countries, and Asian children begin to consume soy formulas and soy products at a very young age. In a study of soy exposure in a group of healthy Singaporean children < 10 y of age, 70% had consumed soy products and of those > 95% had consumed soy products before the age of 18 mo. Soy products are commonly used as food flavorings and for weaning Asian children with lactose intolerance or allergy to cow-milk protein. The widespread use of soy formulas and soy products by Asian children is mainly due to the high nutritive value and palatability of these products.
AuthorsS H Quak, S P Tan
JournalThe American journal of clinical nutrition (Am J Clin Nutr) Vol. 68 Issue 6 Suppl Pg. 1444S-1446S (12 1998) ISSN: 0002-9165 [Print] United States
PMID9848514 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Soybean Proteins
Topics
  • Asia (epidemiology)
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diet (statistics & numerical data)
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Food
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lactose Intolerance (epidemiology, prevention & control)
  • Soybean Proteins (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Weaning

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