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Soy food
* Many soy foods are also fortified with nutrients.
* Most soy food contains dietary fiber
  - important nutrients
  - key nutrients
* Most soy food contains other important nutrients
  - several key nutrients
  - provides proteins
* Some soy food causes thyroid problems
  - includes soy yogurt
* Some soy food protects against diseases
  - heart diseases
* affects concentration
  - sperm concentration
* are a complete protein
  - delicious way to balance cholesterol levels
* are a staple for much of the world's population
  - in many Asian diets, two or three servings a day being the norm
  - an extremely efficient way to utilize precious food resources
  - excellent sources of polyunsaturated fat, folic acid, magnesium and iron
  - nutritious, versatile and can easily be incorporated into a varied diet
  - one of the few natural sources of isoflavones in human diets
* are rich in anticarcinogens, particularly isoflavones
  - nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, and many of the B vitamins
  - protein, vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron
  - the only plant-based complete proteins
* can taste beany.
* causes deficiencies.
* come in many forms, such as edamame, tofu, soy milk, tempeh and soy protein powder
* contain a phytonutrient compound called genistein.
* contain high amounts of substances called isoflavones that are considered phytoestrogens
  - levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys
  - isoflavones, which reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease
  - plant substances called isoflavonoids and lignans
* have a mild estrogenic effect on the body
  - health benefits that intrigue consumers
* play vital role in increasing the amount of estrogen in the body.
* provide a main source of protein in the Asian diet.
* stimulates growth.

Specific food
* Some specific foods are linked to specific cancers.
* differ in the kinds and amounts of nutrients they provide.

Staple food
* are an important part of a person's diet
  - dumplings made of maize or millet flour, rice or buckwheat
* provides sources.

Starchy food
* Some starchy foods have higher GIs than table sugar.
* are easy to digest.
* hold onto water and when they are removed from the diet, a diuretic effect occurs.
* provide energy, various nutrients and some fibre.

Sticky food
* are more harmful than nonsticky foods because they remain on the surface of the teeth.
* continue acid production in the mouth over a prolonged period of time.

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Sugary food
* Many sugary foods contain little food value.
* Most sugary food affects blood sugar levels.
* Some sugary food contains caffeine.
* are also often high in fat and calories and low in vitamins and minerals.
* are often foods without much nutrition
  - part of the smallest section of the food pyramid
  - usually low in nutrients and supply unnecessary calories
* have lots of calories.
* lead to tooth decay and obesity.
* offer only empty calories and contribute to tooth decay.
* tend to offer little more than calories.

Super food
* are foods which are extremely dense in nutrients.
* is just an everyday food that has an abundance of nutrition.

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Sweetener
* All sweeteners contain carbohydrates, even the ones with low glycemic indexes.
* Most sweetener adds to food
  - makes from plants
  - sweeteners are simple carbohydrates derived from plants
* Some sweeteners also lend color, texture, flavor, or moistness.
* are either from honey, raw or brown sugars
  - extremely common in oral medications
  - ingredients in soft drinks, desserts, candies and pastries
  - the most important refined products
* cause caramelization and browning.
* come in granular and liquid form
  - many forms, but none as sweet as honey
* derives from plants
  - south american plants
* differ according to their chemical structure.
* enable diabetics to enjoy sweet tastes without changing their lifestyle.
* helps flavor.
* is temptation
* make many foods taste better.