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Trans Fats
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» American Heart Association -Trans Fat Overview  - Reports on recent studies that show potential cholesterol-raising effects of trans fatty acids have raised public concern about the use of margarine and whether other options, including butter, might be better choices.
» Ban Trans Fats - Advocacy site urging the banning of trans fatty acids. Contains consumer and product news and information on trans fats.
» ConsumerReports - The Stealth Fat - Article describing the prevalence of trans fats in packaged foods, the controversy over labeling trans fat content, and buying recommendations.
» In the Matter of Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims; Reopening of the Comment Period - Report to the FDA featuring background information and scientific evidence on trans fatty acids.
» Institute of Food Science and Technology - Trans Fatty Acids - Position paper explaining the sources of trans fatty acids, their links to coronary heart disease, and recommendations.
» Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat - Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out.
» Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule - 1999 FDA report explaining the composition of trans fats and proposed label standards.
» Revealing Trans Fats - FDA consumer article provides awareness of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
» Trans Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease - Havard University School of Publich Health provides a scientific overview of trans fats produced through partial hydrogenation, the process of heating vegetable oils in the presence of metal catalysts and hydrogen.
» Transforming Perceptions About Trans Fatty Acids - Article examining adverse health claims made against the trans fats used to replace saturated fats in prepared foods.
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Last Updated: 2006-10-30 23:01:51
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