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American Heart Association-Trans Fatty Acids, Butter an...

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

www.bantransfats.com

Advocacy site urging the banning of trans fatty acids. Contains consumer and product news and information on trans fats.

Examples of Revised Nutrition Facts Panel

www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/labtr.html

CFSAN Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements July 09, 2003

In the Matter of Food Labeling Trans Fatty Acids in Nut...

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 ...

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

www.cspinet.org/nah/6_99/transfat3.html

Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out.

Revealing Trans Fats

www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/reveal-fats/reveal-fats.htm

Trans fat is used to increase food shelf life and stabilize its flavor. Get tips on reducing your trans fat intake to lower your risk of heart disease and review a chart that lists the fat content of some common foods.

Revealing Trans Fats

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 (TFA)

www.ifst.org/uploadedfiles/cms/store/ATTACHMENTS/tfas.pdf

Institute of Food Science and Technology Information Statement

Trans Fatty Acids in Food Labeling

www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/fr03711a.pdf

Consumer Research to Consider Nutrient Content and Health Claims and Possible Footnote or Disclosure Statements; Final Rule and Proposed Rule

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