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U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Recommends Eggs as a First Food for Babies and Toddlers
July 15, 2020
(CHICAGO) July 15, 2020 – “Today is an important day for the American diet and for eggs. In an historic first, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee today issued recommendations for birth to 24 months old and specifically recommended eggs as an important first food for infants and toddlers, as well as for pregnant and lactating women. Today’s […]
Choline Throughout the Life-Span
July 15, 2020
WHY IS CHOLINE IMPORTANT? Choline is an essential nutrient, meaning that we must consume adequate amounts in the diet to achieve optimal health. Unfortunately, most people do not consume enough choline. In fact, more than 90% of Americans (including approximately 90% of pregnant women) fail to meet the adequate intake.1 The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has classified choline […]
Early Introduction of Eggs May Reduce the Risk of Developing an Egg Allergy
July 15, 2020
Previous recommendations for infant feeding included guidance to avoid early introduction of eggs and allergenic foods in the diet for both the infant1 and mother.2 However, science has advanced, and early life feeding recommendations are rapidly changing. The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) evaluated evidence for complementary feeding, and allergy experts chimed in with the latest scientific evidence.3 The Advisory […]
Gen Z: A New Generation to Feed
July 13, 2020
New white paper examines emerging preferences of this young generation CHICAGO (July 13, 2020) — With the most ethnically diverse generation in U.S. history just beginning to reach adulthood, Gen Z is already putting its mark on America’s eating habits. The latest Eggsaminer product development e-resource from the American Egg Board chronicles this young generation in […]
