Trans-fats, those that have no nutritional value, should be listed on food labels rather than be 'hidden' says an article in the British Medical Journal. A listing should reduce consumption and thus reduce coronary heart disease. Trans-fats occur naturally in small amounts in dairy products and meat, but are also formed by a process called hydrogenation, which is used to extend the shelf-life of processed food. They thus appear in margarines, biscuits, cakes and fast foods. Recent US research has stated that just a 2% increase in the energy intake from trans fats can be linked to a 23% rise in the occurrence of coronary heart disease.
The British researchers also want saturated fats and cholesterol levels listed on food products which will enable consumers to make healthier food choices.
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