Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals - Soy

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Do individuals who eat soy foods or take soy supplements have more adverse effects than those who do not?  

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• Is soy food consumption safe for healthy children?  

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• Do men who consume soy (foods or supplements) have more fertility/reproductive problems than men who do not consume soy?  

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• Do individuals who eat soy (foods or supplements) have decreased cognitive function compared to individuals who do not eat soy?  

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• How much soy (foods and supplements) is considered safe for a healthy adult? Are there safety concerns associated with soy?  

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• Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals - Soy Background

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