Chew on This: Trans Fat on Display
HSPH
student Karen Lachmayr is probably wondering who put these big blocks
of trans fat--universally described as "disgusting" -- on display
in the cafeteria. Why, Walter Willett
and the Department of Nutrition, of course. Worse for the arteries than
butter, trans fat is finally getting its due. The FDA has proposed adding
trans fat content to food labels and invited public comment. In support
of the FDA proposal, the nutrition department is making a letter available
for members of the HSPH community to sign. Willett, Meir Stampfer and
nutrition experts at other universities have sent in their own letter.
The 90-day comment period on the rule ends February 15.
Note: The HSPH cafeteria has switched to trans fat-free oils for deep
frying, but some prepared foods, such as french fries, are still high
in trans fat.
