Vignette #2 Maggie and Her Mom Are in the Supermarket

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions.
What statement best describes meat analogs?

A) They consist of 50 percent meat and 50 percent plant-based ingredients.
B) They are generally high in fat.
C) They have moderate amounts of cholesterol.
D) They are vegetable protein products that simulate meat products.
E) They allow preparation of healthy meals with meat as a main ingredient.