The Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) was established in 1984 for the purpose of providing commercial egg producers and processors, health promotion agencies, and consumers with a resource for scientifically accurate information on egg nutrition and the role of eggs in the health and nutrition of the American diet. The primary responsibilities of ENC are to acquire, assess, and disseminate information on the contribution of eggs to the balance, variety and moderation of the American diet.

The Center is dedicated to providing balanced, accurate information on the complex issues surrounding eggs, dietary cholesterol and health. ENC was founded 1 August 1984 for the purpose of providing a nutritional information and response source for the egg industry and the public at large.  It is the purpose of the Center, through research and education, to provide a better understanding of the role of eggs in the diet as related to health promotion and disease prevention. ENC disseminates information to inform health care professionals and consumers of the nutritional benefits of including eggs in a balanced diet.

For More information, please visit  http://www.enc-online.org