Food labels to reveal artery-clogging trans fat

[newyawker99]

Trans fat hasn't gotten the attention its infamous cousin, saturated fat, earned through warnings and labels. That's about to change: After 10 years of debate, the government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery clogger.

"We have so many Americans -- 500,000 -- that are suffering each year from heart disease and heart defects and a lot of that (is) attributable to trans fatty acids," said Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, appearing on CNN.

Trans fat is the stuff that helps make such foods as doughnuts, french fries, crackers and fried chicken taste so good. But it's at least as dangerous to the heart as saturated fat -- and many doctors consider it worse. And until now, consumers have had no way of knowing how much trans fat they eat.

"We think if the consumers know what is best for them, they will purchase the proper foods in the proper amounts and do a much better job of improving their health," Thompson said.


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[supernova]

1. This is a very good thing

Although, even if it's not labelled 'trans fat', you can still tell the evil stuff.

Just look for the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated.

[newyawker99]

2. kick

:kick:

[GOPisEvil]

3. Excellent!!!

This will assist in making healthier eating choices! :bounce: