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*TODAY* *World Egg Day* On World Egg Day  GAIN highlights the value and benefits of eggs for all. Providing a high-quality source of protein, eggs are among the most nutritious foods on earth. Their nutritional value is undeniable to people of all ages. For infant and children, eggs are among the best food sources as they contain nutrients which help brain development and physical growth. For pregnant and lactating women, eggs are particularly important because they provide a range of nutrients required to help the baby grow and develop in the womb. Eating eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding has the potential to improve birth outcomes, breast-milk composition and enhance the child’s brain development.  But eggs represent a great source of nutrition at any age. Studies demonstrate that eating e