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FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

“Lots of people think that you should only eat a certain number of eggs a week. In fact, most people don't need to limit how many eggs they have, if they are eating a balanced diet…

Source Food Standards Agency website, 2007

BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION

“Although eggs contain cholesterol, it is thought that healthy adults can consume an egg a day without adversely affecting blood cholesterol.

Source British Nutrition Foundation website, 2007

BRITISH DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

“…if you are eating a balanced diet, you only need to cut down on eggs, or other cholesterol-containing foods, if you have been told to do so by your GP or registered dietitian. ”

Source BDA’s ‘Cholesterol Facts’ factsheet, September 2005

 

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