[Role of soybean proteins in human nutrition (review)].

Review. The analysis of a protein nutrition of Russia's population during last five years and ways of its rationalization are presented. The scientific background for prosperity of using of soy bean proteins, products of their processing and existing of products and half-finished products received from soy is given. Experimental data on biological value and bioavailability of soy bean proteins and results of clinical evaluation of curative and preventive effects of these various soy products are discussed.