EGG NUTRITION CENTER The nutrition organization for the egg industry. ENC was created in 1984 to provide scientifically correct information on egg nutrition and accompanying health issues. The Center is a cooperative project of the American Egg Board and the United Egg Producers. Located if Washington, D.C., the Egg Nutrition Center communicates regularly with industry, government, the media and health and nutrition communities.

Since cholesterol is an important public health and nutrition concern, much of the Center's activity focuses on this complicated issue. A panel of independent scientists advises the Egg Nutrition Center and provides interpretation of current scientific literature. The Center is dedicated to providing balanced, accurate information on the complex issues surrounding cholesterol and heart disease.