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Abril 29, 2017
Health Canada proposes to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHO) in food
Health Canada is introducing a regulatory proposal to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)—the main source of industrially produced trans fats—in food to help protect the health of all Canadians.
Febrero 07, 2012
Canada: Trans fat rules rejected as burden on food industry
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq is standing firm Tuesday on taking a voluntary approach with the food industry on trans fat, even though newly released documents show her department was ready to impose regulations in 2009. Documents obtained by the Cen...
Marzo 13, 2009
Calgary's trans fat initiative dismantled as a result of reorganisations
The province Alberta has put an end to Calgary's trans fat initiative. In January 2008, the Calgary Health Region began limiting the amount of trans fats restaurants could use to less than two percent. It was the first part of a multi-phase initia...
Mayo 19, 2008
Found in milk and yogurt, vaccenic acid -- a naturally occurring trans fat -- lowered cholesterol in rats
Trans fats: We've been told that they're worse for our hearts than saturated animal fats. Now, as consumers increasingly turn to food that's trans-fat-free and manufacturers pull them from more and more processed foods, comes a twist. Some trans fats,...
Abril 16, 2008
Ontario Schools To Be Trans Fat Free
Students in Ontario will be getting healthier because the food and beverages sold in schools will need to be free of trans fat.Levels of obesity among young Canadian children have nearly tripled over the last 25 years. Providing healthier options and ...
Enero 10, 2008
KFC switch to high stability canola oil finger-lickin good for Canadian canola industry
More than seven million kilos of high-stability canola oil has been used in Canadian KFC restaurants since the company ditched its vegetable shortening frying methods last year in favour of the healthier alternative. Demand from the restaurant chain, ... Contenido Patrocinado
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Enero 03, 2008
Calgary trans fat ban: the risks
Calgary may be making history this week as the first Canadian city to ban trans fats in restaurants, but that doesn't mean eating out will soon become much healthier. Some nutrition experts are concerned the massive push to eliminate trans fats in Ca...
Diciembre 20, 2007
Burger King takes fast-food trans fat crown in Canada;Government threatens regulations
Burger King has gained the dubious distinction of having the highest levels of artery-clogging, obesity-inducing trans fats in its french fries, chicken nuggets and other meals compared with its fast-food peers, according to federal data released Thur...
Diciembre 04, 2007
Ontario To Make Schools Trans-Fat Free
Ontario is taking action to make schools healthier places to learn by moving to drop trans fat from lunchroom menus."Our kids' health is just too important to risk,"said Premier Dalton McGuinty. "Trans fats have no place in our schools a...