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Soybeans Poised to Help Address the Caloric and Protein Needs of a Growing Global Population

By: Mark Messina, PhD, Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) Global • May 17, 2022

As the global population continues to increase, world leaders and scientific researchers alongside U.S. farmers strive to identify ways to feed our growing populace.

In a new “Perspective” published in Frontiers in Nutrition, author Mark Messina, Ph.D., M.S., outlines how soybeans play a key role in providing — in a sustainable way — the protein and calories required for a healthy diet. This ancient food can help meet modern day food challenges. Read more on Mark Messina’s perspective HERE.

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