Soy is Part of the Solution
More than 963 million people are undernourished in the world. Tens of millions of children reach school age stunted mentally and physically because of undernutrition. In addition, many of these children will lose their parents to HIV and AIDS — even though with proper nutrition their parents could have survived.
To add to this misery, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the ongoing world economic crisis will move more families into hunger and malnutrition at a faster and more frightening pace.
While providing virtually any kind of food is helpful in distressed situations, protein-rich foods, such as those made from the soybean, can provide a more complete and healthy solution to relieving hunger and malnutrition.
We know that protein is a critical building block of a healthy body and a robust immune system. It is an essential nutrient that can reverse disease conditions brought on by malnutrition.
We also know, through our own direct experience, that providing soybean-based protein foods – due to their relative low cost, great abundance, nutrient-rich characteristics and unique versatility, are one of the best solutions to relieving hunger and malnutrition today.
Soy protein is already proven valuable in school feeding programs around the world. The availability of school meals not only helps children learn, but it gives an incentive for families to send children, particularly girls, to school.
Protein-rich food is an essential tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS. More than 33 millino people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS and proper nutrition can assist them in leading productive lives and care for their families.
Soy protein is nutrition-packed and abundant. Adding soy protein to locally available foods is a simple and sustainable way to nourish people throughout the world with protain, calories and micronutrients. Learn more about the nutritional benefits of soy products.
For only cents per day, you can help the World Soy Foundation nourish the mind, body, and soul using soy protein.
