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NYC Trans Fat Help Center
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.
Ban Trans Fats
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
CFSAN Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements July 09, 2003
Fact sheet: Trans fat Eating away from home
May 2007
Get Your Heart Into It! Eat Less Trans Fat
Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment Factsheet
Hidden Trans Fats Exposed
Harvard School of Public Health article
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.
Institute of Food Science and Technology - Trans Fatty Acids
Position paper explaining the sources of trans fatty acids, their links to coronary heart disease, and recommendations.
Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat
Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out.
Revealing Trans Fats
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
FDA consumer article provides awareness of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
Trans Fats...New Labels
Powerpoint presentation
Trans Fatty Acids ('Trans Fat') and Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Position Statement
Trans Fatty Acids (TFA)
Institute of Food Science and Technology Information Statement
Trans Fatty Acids Factsheet
A nice factsheet by the Beef Association
Trans Fatty Acids in Food Labeling
Consumer Research to Consider Nutrient Content and Health
Claims and Possible Footnote or Disclosure Statements; Final Rule and Proposed Rule
Trans-Fat Position Paper
HealthWatch four page article
What Every Consumer Should Know About Trans Fatty Acids
An FDA Q & A fact sheet for consumers
What is All the Fuss About Trans Fatty Acids?
Chemistry in Australia article
