American Heart Association -Trans Fatty Acids, Butter and Margarine
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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