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American Heart Association -Trans Fatty Acids, Butter and Margarine
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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.
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Ban Trans Fats
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Advocacy site urging the banning of trans fatty acids. Contains consumer and product news and information on trans fats.
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ConsumerReports - The Stealth Fat
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Article describing the prevalence of trans fats in packaged foods, the controversy over labeling trans fat content, and buying recommendations.
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In the Matter of Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims; Reopening of the Comment Period
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Report to the FDA featuring background information and scientific evidence on trans fatty acids.
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Institute of Food Science and Technology - Trans Fatty Acids
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Position paper explaining the sources of trans fatty acids, their links to coronary heart disease, and recommendations.
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Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat
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Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out.
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Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule
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1999 FDA report explaining the composition of trans fats and proposed label standards.
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Revealing Trans Fats
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FDA consumer article provides awareness of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
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Trans Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease
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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.
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Transforming Perceptions About Trans Fatty Acids
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Article examining adverse health claims made against the trans fats used to replace saturated fats in prepared foods.
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