Trans Fats in America: A Review of Their Use, Consumption, Health Implications, and Regulation

Abstract Trans fatty acids have long been used in food manufacturing due in part to their melting point at room temperature between saturated and unsaturated fats. However, increasing epidemiologic and biochemical evidence suggest that excessive trans fats in the diet are a significant risk factor f...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2010-04, Vol.110 (4), p.585-592
Main Authors: Remig, Valentina, PhD, RD, FADA, Franklin, Barry, PhD, Margolis, Simeon, MD, PhD, Kostas, Georgia, MPH, RD, LD, Nece, Theresa, MS, RD, LD, Street, James C., PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases - blood
Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
consumer education
dairy products
Diet
dietary energy sources
dietary fat
Dietary Fats, Unsaturated - administration & dosage
Dietary Fats, Unsaturated - adverse effects
Dietary Guidelines
dietary nutrient sources
energy intake
fat intake
food industry
Food Technology - legislation & jurisprudence
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Humans
hydrogenated oils
Hydrogenation
Internal Medicine
Legislation, Food
meat products
Nutrition
nutrition labeling
nutrition risk assessment
processed foods
Risk Factors
Trans fats
trans fatty acids
Trans Fatty Acids - administration & dosage
Trans Fatty Acids - adverse effects
United States
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Summary:Abstract Trans fatty acids have long been used in food manufacturing due in part to their melting point at room temperature between saturated and unsaturated fats. However, increasing epidemiologic and biochemical evidence suggest that excessive trans fats in the diet are a significant risk factor for cardiovascular events. A 2% absolute increase in energy intake from trans fat has been associated with a 23% increase in cardiovascular risk. Although Denmark has shown it is possible to all but eliminate commercial sources of trans fats from the diet, total elimination is not possible in a balanced diet due to their natural presence in dairy and meat products. Thus, the American Heart Association recommends limiting trans fats to
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2009.12.024