Show A fine body builder eggs contain proteins of high quality and their proteins seem to be particularly well adapted to building body tissue that is one reason why this food is so desirable in the childs diet so useful in constructing the diet for adults who need building up s it also makes eggs a logical choice as a main dish for lenten meals its interesting to note that the proteins of the white and yolk of an egg are quite different in their properties egg white is almost pure protein and water while the protein of the yolk is composed of a different assortment of amino acids or building stones stone the yolk also contains fat in a finely emulsified form so that like milk fat it is comparatively easy to digest and it is the yolk which is highly prized for its rich store of minerals and vitamins min S it is therefore considered the most important part of the egg for young children and the white is often withheld and only the grated yolk given |