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American Heart Association -Trans Fatty Acids, Butter and Margarine
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.
In the Matter of Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims an
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 & Technolog - 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.
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