Researchers present health, egg research

A symposium taking place today at the USDA offices in Washington, DC as an educational forum for scientists will see the results of recent egg research, including 15 studies published in the last year, presented as a forerunner to tomorrow's 'First International Symposium on Eggs and Human Health'.

Press Conference Speakers will include Stephen B. Kritchevsky of Wake Forest University who will provide an overview of new research developments relating to obesity, vision, memory and stroke followed by a review of scientific research and newest recommendations regarding eggs.

Donald K. Layman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is expected to commence by sizing up the obesity epidemic and will then cover a variety of topics including: The role of eggs in weight loss and weight maintenance; A review of high protein versus high carbohydrate diets; a discussion on specific studies suggesting the need to define "optimal" protein intake; and lastly a review of how research shows breakfast may be key to optimal weight loss.

Stephen Zeisel of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will explain progress in the understanding of how the little known nutrient choline may play a role in memory function and provide a review of the latest research showing that choline may alter brain development and offer protection against age-related memory loss.

The symposium is sponsored by: American Dietetic Association, American College of Nutrition, American Society for Nutritional Sciences, American Council on Science and Health, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, American Overseas Dietetic Association, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists and Nutrition Education for the Public in conjunction with the Egg Nutrition Center.

For further details contact Barbara King​ at Aronow Pollock Communications.