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Can I eat eggs at 70?

I read somewhere that elderly people like me should no longer eat eggs once we reach 70 years of age. I want to know how true this is.

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Due to the variety of nutrients found in eggs, they are an ideal food to include in the diets of older adults . They are also economical, easily prepared and soft in texture which makes them appropriate for people of this age group.

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