8. a set of characteristics or qualities that identify a type or category of person or thing: a profile of a typical allergy sufferer. 9. the look or general contour of something. 10. degree of noticeability; visibility: a mayor with a high profile. 11. to draw, write, or produce a profile of.
The answer is a bit complicated. Just as there are no federal regulations or rules governing the word natural, no legal definition exists for functional foods in the United States. According to the Mayo Clinic, functional foods are generally considered to offer benefits that go beyond basic nutrition.
Soy Milk. Soy milk is one of the vegan foods that contains both protein and calcium. According to the manufacturer, one serving of a popular brand of soy milk contains 7 g of protein as well as 30 percent of the daily value of calcium.