Good nutrition, a balanced diet, and exercise help kids grow up healthy. Nutrient-dense eggs can play a role in helping your whole family maintain a balanced diet. Not only are eggs a naturally nutrient-dense food, which means they have a high proportion of nutrients to calories, they provide kids with the highest quality protein, which provides the building blocks they need to grow and the energy they need to stay focused throughout the day.

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