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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.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Ban Trans Fats

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

Submitted 03/10/05.

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ConsumerReports - The Stealth Fat

Article describing the prevalence of trans fats in packaged foods, the controversy over labeling trans fat content, and buying recommendations.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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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

Report to the FDA featuring background information and scientific evidence on trans fatty acids.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Institute of Food Science & Technolog - Trans Fatty Acids

Position paper explaining the sources of trans fatty acids, their links to coronary heart disease, and recommendations.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat

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

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule

1999 FDA report explaining the composition of trans fats and proposed label standards.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Revealing Trans Fats

FDA consumer article provides awareness of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Trans Fats, The Lowdown

How to avoid eating huge quantities of the unhealthy trans fats.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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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.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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Transforming Perceptions About Trans Fatty Acids

Article examining adverse health claims made against the trans fats used to replace saturated fats in prepared foods.

Submitted 03/10/05.

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