Limiting trans Fats in Foods: Use of Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils in Prepacked Foods in Slovenia

Limiting trans Fats in Foods: Use of Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils in Prepacked Foods in Slovenia

Consumption of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFAs) is a well-established health risk factor that correlates with the increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The recommended TFA intake is as low as possible, within the context of a nutritionally adequate diet. Different countr...

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Main Authors: Nina Zupanič, Maša Hribar, Urška Pivk Kupirovič, Anita Kušar, Katja Žmitek, Igor Pravst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
trans-fatty acids
partially hydrogenated oils
coronary heart disease
food policy
Slovenia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/355

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