US Moves to Reduce Trans Fats Risks

U.S. government  regulators are moving to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils from the food supply, in an effort to reduce heart disease and other health problems. The Food and Drug Administration says the oils are a primary source of "trans fats."   Trans fats are mainly found in processed foods like margarine, frozen pizzas and some desserts. Health authorities say they are responsible for 7,000 deaths and 20,000 heart attacks each year in the United...

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