American Heart Association -Trans Fat Overview «
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4776 | | 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 «
http://www.bantransfats.com/ | | Advocacy site urging the banning of trans fatty acids. contains consumer and product news and information on trans fats. |
ConsumerReports - The Stealth Fat «
http://www.consumerreports.org:80/cro/food/trans-fat-303/overview/index.htm | | 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 «
http://www.ftc.gov/be/v030003.htm | | Report to the fda featuring background information and scientific evidence on trans fatty acids. |
Institute of Food Science and Technology - Trans Fatty Acids «
http://www.ifst.org/hottop9.htm | | Position paper explaining the sources of trans fatty acids , their links to coronary heart disease , and recommendations. |
Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat «
http://www.cspinet.org/nah/6_99/transfat3.html | | Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out. |
Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule «
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qatrans.html | | 1999 fda report explaining the composition of trans fats and proposed label standards. |
Revealing Trans Fats «
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2003/503_fats.html | | 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 «
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/reviews/transfats.html | | 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 «
http://www.foodproductdesign.com/archive/1998/0698NN.html | | Article examining adverse health claims made against the trans fats used to replace saturated fats in prepared foods. |
