Nutrition: Schools as a system to improve nutrition.

 Education they say is the game changer, schools are usually not defined as a closed space but as a  platform to weave different ideas while impacting knowledge.

   Schools can be physical or virtual but the concept is the  same, impact knowledge : show your students how its done. When you want to disseminate information,introduce a new concept or rejig the mindset of a community, take the campaign to schools.

   When you want to improve nutrition, change to  healthier diets then schools are the platforms you need. This will definitely create a ripple effect as kids will give feedback to parents when they get back home. 

 We are all familiar with the phrase " our aunty ( assistant teachers) said" or" my teacher said" then you know you are about to be schooled.

  Schools create the necessary interactive platform to reach the target audience to improve nutrition. How do we start? Education about different classes of foods using play cards. Engaging students on different classes of foods, functions in body and the common sources of these classes of foods.

   The use of story boards,games especially crosswords  will send the message home perfectly. The use of game boards as well as animated works showcasing under -consumption, over -consumption and non-consumption of the different classes of foods. The session can be rounded off by introduction of different nutritious meals that are balanced and available in the locality.

  The school feeding programme is a  great platform  to provide one nutritious meal a day, but can also be used as an educative platform to teach about nutritious meals using different classes of food. Do you want kids to love veggies? then incorporate delicious meals using veggies in the feeding programme.

 An egg a day keeps the  doctor away, eggs are super foods. The use of eggs in the school feeding programme is a  nutritious advantage, but using powdered eggs in the school programme is a  way of introducing this  to communities and also empower small holder farmers.

 

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AGRIBUSINESS: Hens that lay human proteins in eggs offer future therapy hope..

AGRIBUSINESS: Hens that lay human proteins in eggs offer future therapy hope.Chickens that are genetically modified to produce human proteins in their eggs can offer a cost-effective method of producing certain types of drugs, research suggests. The study -- which has initially focused on producing high quality proteins for use in scientific research -- found the drugs work at least as well as the same proteins produced using existing methods. High quantities of the proteins can be recovered from each egg using a simple purification system and there are no adverse effects on the chickens themselves, which lay eggs as normal. Researchers say the findings provide sound evidence for using chickens as a cheap method of producing high quality drugs for use in research studies and, potentially one day, in patients. Eggs are already used for growing viruses that are used as vaccines, such as the flu jab. This new approach is different because the therapeutic proteins are encoded in the chicken's DNA and produced as part of the egg white.

Eggs not linked to cardiovascular risk for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Eggs not linked to cardiovascular risk for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. University of Sydney researchers aim to help clear up conflicting dietary advice around egg consumption, as a new study finds eating up to 12 eggs per week for a year did not increase cardiovascular risk factors in people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The study shows eggs are good for you.

Why you should eat eggs.

 The egg contains all the nutrient to produce a chick,hence its a power packed meal that promotes growth and development. 

Eggs are nutrient packed and plays immense roles in various systems in the body.The protein requirement is 0.8g/kg on the average: with the requirement for man is 56g,and woman 46g. 

 The FAO has cautioned that the dietary intake is below the required levels in developing countries hence more protein especially animal protein should be included in diet. One medium egg contains 70-85 calories of which 6.5g is protein. 

 Eggs are nutrient rich and if incorporated in diet on a regular basis will make up for the deficit in protein in the developing countries; hence the truth an egg a day keeps the doctor away. 

EGG-VALUES; 1) it boost health because of the high level of nutrients it contains it contributes to the general well being of the individual.

 2)vitamin source; vitamin B2 which is important for break down of food to energy. vitamin B12 essential for red blood cell production. vitamin A responsible for great vision; eye sight integrity.

Why is this egg covered in blood?.

Why is this egg covered in blood?Eggs should not have blood them. This is what you can do to prevent it. The image below was provided by Roodbont Publishers and is part of the Look, Think, Act series that will be published weekly on World Poultry. Hover over the icons within the image for more information.

What are these stripes on the eggs.

What are these stripes on the eggs.Stripes on eggs does not have to do with pigment. The image below was provided by Roodbont Publishers and is part of the Look, Think, Act series that will be published weekly on World Poultry. Hover over the icons within the image for more information.

Golden yolk colour comes from healthy hens.

Golden yolk color comes from healthy hens. Color is one of the most important factors that affect consumer choices through the sensory evaluation of food, including egg yolks. Optimal hen health is required for the efficient deposit of color-influencing carotenoids in eggs. Good results when rearing laying hens are greatly influenced by the birds’ viability and health. A good sanitary programme, including vaccination, must be implemented in order to obtain the best protection during the rearing phase. The poultry house environment parameters must also be managed in order to create the best conditions for the good welfare of the birds. Nevertheless, laying hens are sometimes affected by health issues due to parasites (coccidiosis), worms, viruses or pathogens that can affect the gut, in particular, thus hampering the absorption of carotenoids and leading to pale egg yolks. A bright yolk color can therefore be considered as an indicator of the good health and performance of the flock.

An egg a day appears to help young children grow taller.

An egg a day appears to help young children grow taller.

An egg a day might help undernourished young children grow to a healthy height, according to a six-month study in Ecuador. Whether soft or hard-boiled, fried or whisked into an omelette, eggs appeared to give infants a boost. It could be a cheap way to prevent stunting, say researchers in the journal Pediatrics. 

The first two years of life are critical for growth and development - any stunting is largely irreversible. Poor nutrition is a major cause of stunting, along with childhood infections and illnesses. 

 According to the World Health Organization, 155 million children under the age of five are stunted (too short for their age). Most live in low- and middle-income countries and health experts have been looking at ways to tackle the issue. more

UNICEF goes local with RUTF products in war against malnutrition

UNICEF goes local with RUTF products in war against malnutrition: Gone are the days when the supply of humanitarian nutrition products relied on just a handful of western companies.

 UNICEF is pushing its supply of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) into a more competitive future driven by local suppliers ready to help their own region. 

 The issue of malnutrition should be tackled fast and using products that are readily available,easy to transport and extremely easy to prepare.

Eggs fit this nutrition status completely and been described as a complete food.Eggs might be cumbersome to transport to areas where in dire need but not EGG POWDER.This is how to incorporate it into the programme Egg powder,the malnutrition solution in a sachet.

Meta-analysis shows eggs can reduce stroke risk by 12%

Meta-analysis shows eggs can reduce stroke risk by 12%: Eating up to one egg a day has no association with coronary heart disease (CHD) but does reduce the risk of stroke by 12%, a meta-analysis has suggested. The benefits of eggs to good health are

World egg day.: celebrating the goodness of eggs.

Eggs are nutritious and have the potential to make you into an egg-head literally. Eat an egg a day.  

 A whole day dedicated to celebration of eggs, aptly shows the importance of eggs in our diet. Learn all about eggs and you will be amazed at the potential of an egg. 

 The egg contains all the nutrient to produce a chick,hence its a power packed meal that promotes growth and development. Eggs are nutrient packed and plays immense roles in various systems in the body.The protein requirement is 0.8g/kg on the average: with the requirement for man is 56g,and woman 46g. T

he FAO has cautioned that the dietary intake is below the required levels in developing countries hence more protein especially animal protein should be included in diet. One medium egg contains 70-85 calories of which 6.5g is protein. 

 Eggs are nutrient rich and if incorporated in diet on a regular basis will make up for the deficit in protein in the developing countries; hence the truth an egg a day keeps the doctor away.

 EGG-VALUES; 1) it boosts health because of high level of nutrients it contains it contributes to the general well being of the individual.

 2) vitamin source; vitamin B2 which is important for break down of food to energy. vitamin B12 essential for red blood cell production. vitamin A responsible for great vision; eye sight integrity. vitamin E responsible for fighting off free radicals that cause tissue and cellular damage. Vitamin B2 responsible for proper growth. 

 3) mineral source..iron for blood cells,and maintenance of circulatory integrity. zinc....ensures proper functioning of immune system. phosphorus.......responsible for healthy bones and teeth. iodine...essential for thyroid hormones. selenium.....its an antioxidant that helps reduce cancer risk. 

 Eggs are also used as a weight management tool; a study by Rochester center for obesity stated that eating eggs for breakfast helps limit your calorie intake all day by 400 calories.

The mode of action here is that it gives a satiety signal while releasing the nutrients into body,thus maintaining energy level.The cholesterol in eggs are dietary cholesterol not blood cholesterol,the dietary cholesterol are high density lipo proteins which are essential for proper functioning of the body systems. 

 Eggs also linked to intelligence quotient because of choline content in the egg which is responsible for production of cell membrane and also produce signal molecules in brain thus coordinating activities at that level. Eggs also contains lutem and zeaxanthin that are antioxidants with maintain cellular integrity in the retinal thus preventing eye disorders such as cataracts and macular degeneration. 

 World egg day is here celebrate with us: play this game and see how much you know about eggs.Play now

How to start a profitable egg supply and distribution business.

Starting an egg distribution business,could be a full time or part-time business. Starting an egg business is easy and profitable and you can start today. The first phase is to identify your customers,then find a reputable source,that will provide high quality eggs and at reasonable price. Eggs are of various sizes and grades,and its better to have a mix of large,small and medium to cater for different clients. The ideal place will be to register with a farm, and sort out arrangements about frequency of collection and delivery. Eggs can also be collected at egg depots for further distribution to retailers and consumers. The targeted clients will determine your entry point to the business, you can be a big time player or small to medium player . You don't need a lot of money to start the business, its a low capital startup that you can venture into with 30,000,and expand your capital base as you progress.The key to success is marketing,vecause if you cant network you cant sell. The challenge is not money or the products{eggs} your ability to do great networking. I was amazed to find out that the demand for egg is huge. H Farm owners and bulk distributors, prefer having 30 customers who buys from them regularly than having 3 or 5 major buyers. The logic is with about 30 customers , at least 15 will be available on every sales day,thus creating a steady income. Major egg suppliers comes from outside Lagos. The bulk of eggs consumed in Lagos comes from Ogun, Ondo and Oyo. The farms in Lagos are attached to notable merchants, but smart business people prefer to get their supply outside Lagos because its cheaper. When you factor in cost of fuel, stress and unnecessary roadblocks,sourcing in your locality makes better business sense. Egg crates are important for the success of your business, plastic,paper or decorative seal- able crates are some of the options. The crates could be small or big depending on your egg sizes.While purchasing your egg crates, make arrangements for both the large size and small sizes. If you are transporting it over along distance, the use of big crates are advisable, because with big crates,the eggs will have space and you will experience lesser damages. When delivering eggs to retailers use the small ones,because when you use the big crates for delivery, the eggs look very small but with a small crate, small eggs look big. Starting with egg distribution and supply depends on how big or small you want to start,as you are your own boss you set the pace. You can decide to be a retailer, a wholesaler and you can combine the two. The key to profit is to set a goal,determine how many crates you want to sell in a week and at what level,may be wholesale or retail. 100 crates @850 = 85,000. when sold per crate @900 =90,000 naira. A profit of 5,000 naira. The same 100 crates sold on retail basis yields 1,200 naira/crate which is a total profit of 120,000 naira only. The difference is enormous and potential huge as you get this amount of profit even with wholesales with the right niche.The margin could even be much higher depending on your source. Superstores,shops, schools,eateries are a few of the places you can supply to and make money. Join our league of distributors and make money today. See

AGRIC-BUSINESS; SELLING EGGS FOR PROFIT.

Agriculture is no new field and the impact on economy cannot be overemphasized. The field of agriculture is wide and all aspects are packed with profit potentials.

 While the field of agriculture is not new,there are new technologies that propel the industry making it more lucrative. The animal production angle is very lucrative with various species bringing multiple advantages to the table.

 Today,lets look at the potential in the egg industry. The business of eggs is not new, but the profit potential has increased because of the knowledge of importance of eggs and the egg -a-day campaign. Eggs can be sold in crates or powdered depending on your choice.

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Egg powder (Powdered eggs.#eggs in a sachet.)

Egg powder is your delicious and your choice when you need to prepare an egg recipe fast .The egg powder contains all the nutrients eggs offer plus one extra factor,its handy.

The egg powder comes in 3 variants; the whole egg powder,egg-white powder and egg-yolk powder.

    This is how to use the powder You can serve with any food you desire.Its easy, convenient and very affordable.

AGRIBUSINESS: EGG POWDER.

 Eggs are very nutritious and vital for growth and development.Eggs contain essential nutrients and vitamins that propels growth and increase in intelligent quotient(I.Q),which is why its essential for growing children.

 Eggs can be referred to as a power-food because of its immense benefits  and its also called a power pill.

  Eggs contains 77 calories,6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fat.Eggs are rich in omega-3-fatty acid, vit A,B2,B12,B5,B6,E,D and K.

It also contains folate,calcium zinc,phosphorus and selenium.

Eggs also contain all the essential amino acids in the right ratio so that our bodies are equipped to utilize them.

 The egg yolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin which reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration in the aged. Choline is also vital component of egg and its used to build cell membrane ,with the major role of producing signal molecules in the brain.

 Eggs are essential for brain health because of the role of choline.   Eggs can be referred to as a magic pill because of the nutrients it contains and versatile uses..Eggs are useful in the pharmaceutical industry,beauty industry, creative arts and food and beverage industry.

 Eggs can be presented in powdered form to extend the shelve-life,make it handy and easy to store. Eggs can be powdered as whole eggs,that's the egg white and yolk together.

Eggs can also be separated into egg white and egg yolk and powdered separately. The advantage of this is that different industries use the yolk and egg white separately as a raw material for their products,thus this separation will reduce cost and prevent waste

Powdered whole eggs are handy and cost effective.The powdered eggs can be packed easily without the risk of cracks and transported long distances.The whole powdered eggs gives same nutritious value as shelled eggs but more volume than the shelled eggs.

 The powdered whole eggs can be prepared with water or milk depending on taste and can be used for various dishes.

 HOW TO USE THE EGG POWDER. 1) Pour the sachet in a clean bowl,the number of sachet will depend on the number of people to eat it.

 2) Add water /milk to the powder,depending on preference and dish.

 3) Mix until fluffy and fry.

 4) Serve as desired.

 A 10g sachet can serve 2 adult depending on serving and desire but a 10g sachet will serve 3 children.
 If you leave it to stand for a minute after mixing before you fry, it will serve more people.

 The egg powder is economical as well as easy to prepare and cheap.

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TECHNOLOGY AND POULTRY INDUSTRY.

New Zealand's poultry industry is keeping a close eye on emerging technology which could stop male chickens in the egg industry having to be killed. The layer hen industry breeds about three million hens a year and about the same number of male chickens. The wrong breed for eating, these chicks are killed when they are a day old either by gassing or being instantly killed in a machine with a blade. Although the practice meets animal welfare standards, egg producers say they would be keen to embrace new genetic marker technology, which would identify the chick's sex before it hatched "or any sign of consciousness, which some people have some issues with". German scientists have developed a new technique which could be commercially tested as soon as next year. "In-ovo sexing" involves analysing chemical biomarkers to determine the sex of a chick on the ninth day of incubation. Australian scientists are looking at another method involving gene marking and Canadian researchers are also at work on the problem. In the United States this week, the United Egg Producers pledged to stop the mass culling of male chicks by 2020, or as soon as it was "economically feasible," according to animal welfare group Humane League, which sparked the talks. "Male chicks are useless to the egg industry, so industry disposes of these newborns in the most brutal of ways," Humane League's Aaron Ross said. In Australia, where six million male chicks are culled each year, caged-egg farmer Bede Burke in Tamworth said the industry was "excited" by the innovations. "Killing half your chickens and disposing them is a massive cost, and in ovo sex determination solves part of the problem," Burke said. Richard Rayner, chief executive of Specialized Breeders Australia, said he welcomed innovations to eliminate the "unfortunate side effect of the layer chicken industry". "It's not so much a cost issue, as it's an ethical and consumer perception issue. It's not a welfare issue as they do get killed humanely, but an ethical one," he said. In New Zealand, Brooks said roosters from layer hens - hens breed for eggs - could not simply be used for meat because poultry farms used different breeds for eating. Previous innovations to improve birds' welfare had been quickly adapted here, such as beak trimming, which was now done with a infra-red beam. "We're a tiny, tiny industry. We had 110 million meat chickens last year, that's a fifth of the size of Mississippi State [in the US]...but nevertheless we're seen as innovative."] Culled from NZFarmer.

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DIET-INDUCED OBESITY AND DIABETES CAN BE INHERITED.

Yes!! a new research has shown that you are what your parents ate.Scientists have shown that diet-induced obesity and diabetes can be epigenetically inherited by the offspring through both the eggs and the sperm. The studies by the team of the Institute of Experimental Genetics (IEG) used mice that had become obese and had developed type 2 diabetes due to a high-fat diet. Their offspring were obtained solely through in vitro fertilization (IVF) from isolated oocytes and sperm, so that changes in the offspring could only be passed on through these cells. The offspring were carried and born by healthy surrogate mothers. This enabled the researchers to rule out additional factors such as the behavior of the parents and influences of the mother during pregnancy and lactation. The results showed that both eggs and sperm passed on epigenetic information, which particularly in the female offspring led to severe obesity. In the male offspring, by contrast, the blood glucose level was more affected than in the female siblings. The data also show that,like in humans the maternal contribution to the change in metabolism in the offspring is greater than the paternal contribution. This kind of epigenetic inheritance of a metabolic disorder due to an unhealthy diet could be another major cause for the dramatic global increase in the prevalence of diabetes .The increase in diabetic patients observed throughout the world can hardly be explained by mutations in the genes themselves (DNA) because the increase has been rapid. Epigenetic inheritance as opposed to genetic inheritance is in principle reversible, new possibilities to influence the development of obesity and diabetes arise from these observations, according to the scientists. Charles Darwin stated that characteristics and traits that parents acquire during their lifetime through interaction with the environment could be passed on to their offspring referred to as epigenetics. Epigenetics refers to the inheritance of traits that are not determined in the primary sequence of the DNA (the genes) and RNA transcripts and chemical modifications of the chromatin (e.g. on the DNA or the histones) have been considered as carriers of this epigenetic information. This study shows is important because it proves for the first time that an acquired metabolic disorder can be passed on epigenetically to the offspring through eggs and sperm as Darwin stated.