As the West Bengal government's decision to drop eggs from mid-day meals in schools sparks a political debate, a senior dietician and nutritionist emphasizes the importance of focusing on children's nutrition. Dr Suneet Khanna notes that the decision to replace eggs with protein-rich vegetarian options, including paneer, rajma, and soya products, has sparked debate. He highlights the nutritional benefits of eggs, which provide complete, highly digestible protein along with essential nutrients. Khanna suggests that nutritional choices should not be made on the basis of ideology, but rather on the health of children. He also discusses vegetarian alternatives to eggs, such as soya and tofu, which are excellent sources of protein and calcium.
Nutritionist Weighs in on Bengal's Mid-Day Meal Shift to Paneer, Rajma, and Soy
The nutritionist, however, also highlighted the nutritional benefits of eggs as one of the “finest foods”. | India News
