RAJSHAHI, Nov 1, 2024 (BSS) - Academics and experts at a seminar unanimously
viewed that regular egg intake is very much important for maintaining sound
health as it's a balanced food for everyone, regardless of age and gender.
 
Eggs are relatively low in calories and saturated fat and rich in protein,
vitamins, minerals and other healthy nutrients.
 
They came up with the observation while addressing a post-rally discussion to
mark the World Egg Day-2024 at Rajshahi University (RU) yesterday.
 
This year's theme of the day is 'United by eggs' celebrating how the
incredible egg can connect and unite people from all corners of the globe.

An egg is one of the most environmentally sustainable and cost-effective
animal protein sources.
 
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Science of RU hosted the discussion
at the Deans Complex conference hall.
 
Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Saleh Hassan Naquib addressed the discussion as the
chief guest while Pro-VC Prof Mayeen Uddin spoke as special guest with Dean
of Veterinary and Animal Science Faculty Prof Khandaker Mozaffar Hossain in
the chair.

Chairman of the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Prof Moizur
Rahman and District Livestock Officer Dr Ataur Rahman also spoke.
 
Prof Syed Sarwar Jahan from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
highlighted the significance of in-taking eggs regularly during his keynote
presentation.
 
Prof Mozaffar Hossain narrated the significance of the day and consumption of
egg in his keynote presentation, saying consumption of egg has no significant
link with heart diseases.
 
"Most of the cholesterol that circulates in our bodies is not from
cholesterol in foods, but from our liver is making cholesterol in response to
high intake of saturated and trans fat," he added.
 
Prof Hossain said the existing problems in the poultry sector should be
addressed for boosting egg production through making the poultry farming more
profitable and lucrative.
 
Keynote speaker Prof Syed Sarwar Jahan said the perception that regular egg
consumption leads to heart diseases has been proved incorrect and suggested
regular intake of egg, especially by pregnant women and growing children.
 
He said reasons behind low intake are economic status, low production and
misconception.
 
Prof Sarwar Jahan opined that protein is an important constituent of food
which is necessary for strengthening and building of muscles and tissues and
development of the brain.
 
Eggs are a great source of protein and it provides us with essential vitamins
like D, B6, B12, and also minerals like zinc, copper, and the power source
iron, he mentioned.

"Especially the yolk supports us with vitamins like A, D, E and K," he said,
adding that it's also rich in lecithin.