date:Jun 17, 2015
iet rich in trans fat is linked to higher body weight, heart disease and memory loss. It has been shown to raise the bad, or LDL, cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to cardiovascular disease -- the leading cause of death in the United States.
The FDA's action on this major source of artificial trans fat demonstrates the agency's commitment to the heart health of all Americans, said Dr. Stephen Ostroff, the agency's acting commissioner, in a news release. This action is expected to reduce