Chitwan. With the aim of raising awareness about the nutritional and health importance of eggs, the Nepal Layers Poultry Association is celebrating this year’s World Egg Day week-long. This year’s theme is ‘Protein that gives strength and protects’.
According to Binod Pokharel, the central president of the association, World Egg Day is celebrated on October 9 this year, which is celebrated on the second Friday of October every year. World Egg Day, which started in 1996 from Vienna, Austria, is completing 30 years this year.TAG_OPEN_div_38
He said that on the occasion of
} Day, programs are being conducted in various schools across the country to inform students and parents about the nutrition of eggs, its role in health and its importance in a balanced diet. Since last week, veterinary doctors and health workers have been working to inform students and teachers about the importance of eggs.
The association is organizing a special program with the support of the American Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and collaboration between the government and the private sector. The ‘Egg Walk’ will start from the premises of the Chamber of Industries Chitwan at 7:00 am on October 7 and will end at Shahid Chowk in Narayangadh. The Egg Walk will spread awareness about the nutritional value of eggs, their positive impact on health and their importance in daily diet.TAG_OPEN_div_34
On the same day, a panel discussion will also be organized with the participation of stakeholders. Discussions will be held on egg production, nutrition, health, consumption, market and the role of eggs in Nepali society.
According to physician Dr. Bhojraj Adhikari, an egg contains about 6 grams of high-quality protein, along with vitamins A, B, B12, choline, lycefin, etc.TAG_OPEN_div_30
Similarly, nutrients such as vitamin D, E, folate, phosphorus, selenium and zinc are found. He says that the protein found in eggs helps in the formation and repair of body tissues and muscles and plays an important role in the growth and development of children.TAG_OPEN_div_28
He said that the choline found in eggs contributes to the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, while lutein and zeaxanthin found in the yellow part contribute to eye health. He said that when a person eats the yellow part of an egg, he will get a portion of the cholesterol that his body needs, so he needs to eat it.TAG_OPEN_div_26
Earlier, experts had said that yellow parts should not be eaten. Eggs are considered to be an important part of a balanced and varied diet.
The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers’ Association, which was established four years ago after Nepal’s poultry farmers were on the verge of being displaced, has worked in the marketing of eggs, and now new farmers have also come to the poultry sector in Nepal. This sector is in the process of being commercialized.
The farmers have been displaced due to lack of input price for a long time. The farmers have started getting the cost price in recent days with the initiative of the association. Pokharel said that the association has been leading such programs with the objective of increasing production and increasing consumption.
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