The document highlights the nutritional benefits of including soybeans in meals and snacks, citing their health advantages, flavor, and availability. It compares the nutritional content of soybeans with that of meat, emphasizing their role in a heart-healthy diet. The recommended vegetable intake for men and women over 51 is also mentioned, underscoring soybeans as a valuable part of a balanced diet.

1. Ray Dostal, Plant Superintendent, Cargill, Bloomington Julie Dostal, MS,RD,CDE February 8, 2010

2. Ray Dostal, Plant Superintendent, Cargill, Bloomington Julie Dostal, MS,RD,CDE February 8, 2010

7. Recognize 4 reasons for including soy beans in meals and snacks: Nutrition Health Flavor Readily Available

8. Recognize 4 reasons for including soy beans in meals and snacks: Nutrition Health Flavor Readily Available

9. 2005 Food Guide Pyramid

11. Per ounce Calories= 35 - 100 Protein= 7 grams 1 -10 grams Fat 1- 7 grams Saturated Fat No Fiber ¼ cup cooked dry beans= 1 ounce meat Calories = 50 Protein = 4 grams Fat = 2 grams Saturated Fat = Zero Monounsaturated Fat =.5 gm Polyunsaturated Fat = .8 gm Fiber = 2 grams Soy Beans

12. Vegetable Subgroup

13. Recommended Amount Women 51+ years 2 cups vegetables per day Men 51+ years 2 ½ cups vegetables per day

17. 3 cups per week 2 cups per week 3 cups per week 3 cups per week 6 ½ cups per week

19. Soy beans are heart- healthy, nutritious foods that provide nutrients--fiber, potassium, and magnesium—often lacking in American diets. You can find them at the grocery store, and they taste good!