Eggs Raise Cholesterol: Busting This Myth

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EGGS RAISE CHOLESTEROL: BUSTING THIS MYTH
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EGGS RAISE CHOLESTEROL: BUSTING THIS MYTH
Executive Summary
A common myth exists that eggs contain high cholesterol and hence regular consumption is
harmful as it might cause heart diseases and so on. The objective of this assignment is to
bring forth evidences in order to remove eggs from the negative spotlight and study the
benefits that are provided by the nutrients present in the egg such as high density lipoproteins,
choline, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, calcium, lutein, zeaxanthin, and analyze the impact
they have on our health and development. Thus, it can be safely concluded that eggs are
extremely nutritious and regular consumption must be promoted.

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EGGS RAISE CHOLESTEROL: BUSTING THIS MYTH
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................3
2. Discussion..............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Eggs and Cholesterol........................................................................................................3
2.2 Eggs and heart disease.....................................................................................................4
2.3 Eggs and other benefits....................................................................................................4
3. Recommendations..................................................................................................................5
4. Conclusion..............................................................................................................................5
5. References..............................................................................................................................6
Appendix 1.................................................................................................................................8