Eggs are a “Healthy Food” – FDA proposed New Definition

 “Eggs are a ‘healthy food,’ according to a new proposed definition released today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ‘This proposed definition is more good news for egg lovers as it affirms the science showing that eggs are an all-around nutrient powerhouse, supplying nutrients such as choline, vitamin D, and essential fatty acids that are necessary for healthy living,’ says Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board. This new proposed definition aligns with current scientific research and the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans by removing the…