Fake fats: can you really fool Mother Nature?

Article Abstract:

Fat substitutes made from gums, polydextrose and modified food starch have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are on the market. Use of substitutes can help cut fat to the recommended 30% of caloric intake, but their acceptance by consumers is an unanswered question.

Usage, Fat substitutes

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Trans fat: another artery-clogger?

Article Abstract:

Some studies indicate that trans fatty acids, which are found in margarine and in many processed and fast foods, are just as harmful as saturated fat. Experts recommend avoiding both trans fat and saturated fat as well as limiting total fat consumption.

Dietary fat

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That's fat

Article Abstract:

Some of the basics about the much talked about trans fat are reported. The recent reports say that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are asking the food manufacturers to list trans-fat content on package labels.

United States, Science & research

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