New Delhi, June 28 -- Amid the debate over the possible replacement of eggs with paneer and soybean in the West Bengal mid-day meal scheme at government and aided schools, nutrition experts have said that while paneer and soy are viable alternatives, eggs remain one of the most affordable and nutritionally complete sources of protein for growing children.

Speaking to ANI, Senior Dietitian in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr Fareha Shanam, said eggs and dairy products are superior sources of protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids required by the human body.

"When it comes to protein, eggs, paneer, tofu, sprouts, moong and various lentils are excellent sources. However, e...