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» American Heart Association -Trans Fat Overview - 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.

» Havard University School of Publich Health - Provides an article entitled: Higher Trans Fat Levels in Blood Associated With Elevated Risk of Heart Disease.

» 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.

» Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule - 1999 FDA report explaining the composition of trans fats and proposed label standards.

» Revealing Trans Fats - FDA consumer article provides awareness of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.

» Transforming Perceptions About Trans Fatty Acids - Article examining adverse health claims made against the trans fats used to replace saturated fats in prepared foods.

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