Experts at a post-rally discussion in Rajshahi on Friday mentioned regular egg intake is very much important for maintaining sound health as it's a balanced food to all irrespective of age, male, female and season.
They unanimously viewed that eggs are relatively low in calories and saturated fat and rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other healthy nutrients. Rajshahi divisional office of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) hosted the discussion titled "Everyday Egg in-taking for a Healthy and Nutritious Nation" at its conference hall in observance of the World Egg Day-2022.
The theme for this year's event is 'Eggs for a better life' highlighting the importance of including an egg in our daily diet. Be it for building muscles or providing that first solid food to a six-month-old, eggs are an essential source of nutrients in our bodies.As the theme rightly suggests, eggs truly are nature's perfect package. From babies to adults, eggs have been a source of nutrition for all. It's a staple food that has managed to feed millions for ages.
DLS Divisional Director Dr Nazrul Islam Jhantu addressed the meeting as the chief guest with District Livestock Officer Dr Zulfiker Akter Hossain in the chair.Dean of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty in Rajshahi University Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder and Retired DLS Deputy Director Azizul Islam and former district livestock officer Dr Humayun Kabir also spoke disseminating their expertise on the issue.
Deputy Director of Veterinary Public Health Dr Abdul Mazid narrated the significance of the day and consumption of egg during 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 rather from our liver making cholesterol in response to high intake of saturated and trans fat," he added.
Dr Mazid 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.
In his remarks, Dr Nazrul Islam Jhantu 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.
He mentioned that not only are they a great source of protein but they also provide us with essential vitamins like D, B6, B12, and also minerals like zinc, copper, and the power source iron.
Especially the yolk supports us with vitamins like A, D, E, and K. It is also rich in lecithin.
Professor Jalal Sarder said the existing problems in the poultry sector should be addressed for boosting egg production through making the poultry farming more profitable and lucrative.
