Healthy Living

FDA targets oils that contain trans fats

The Food and Drug Administration is going after trans fats in processed foods. Food makers have reduced or replaced trans fats over the years. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg explains that the FDA required trans fats to be on food nutrition labels starting in 1996.  The primary source of trans fats in processed foods is partially hydrogenated oils.  She says evidence shows they should not be generally regarded as safe and are linked with coronary artery disease.  The proposal to phase out those oils in processed foods is open for public comment for 60 days.

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – FDA/trans fats (1:30 mp3)

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