The Secret Killer
For years, Trans fat was viewed as bad for your health, which has lead the government to step in and look at limiting trans-fat consumption. Although there are many different types of fats in the food we consume, you should be aware of Trans-fats because of the effects they have on your body. I think it is especially important for young adults who have the option of preventing health problems to be aware of such things. Walter Willett claims, “Trans-fats are secret killers” (para. 7). The Food and Drug Administration released a statement supporting this theory stating, “There is no evidence that Trans-fats are safe for human consumption” (para. 9). After extensive research, the FDA issued a ban on Trans-fat within the next three years. Although this is a good idea for our health, I assume food manufactures will replace Trans-fats with equally unhealthy ingredients, or leaving them out altogether. I think this will compromise the taste and texture of the foods we eat. According to the article Trans Fat Ban Should Be Considered, “Researchers say they believe a total ban on the fats in processed foods could prevent or postpone around 7,200 deaths from heart disease between now and the end of the decade...”(para. 6). …show more content…
Food manufacturers use the solidified oils to make foods. Trans-fats lengthen the shelf life of food, make it easier to handle during the cooking process, and improves the taste and texture of foods. Although Trans-fat occurs naturally in some foods, Eileen Behan said, “They were initially created to reduce the use of high calorie butter and lard in food, the thought being it would be better for our health” (para. 2). “According to the FDAs article Trans Fat Leads to Weight Gain Even on Same Total Calories, Trans-fats are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with partially hydrogenated oils” (para.
For years, Trans fat was viewed as bad for your health, which has lead the government to step in and look at limiting trans-fat consumption. Although there are many different types of fats in the food we consume, you should be aware of Trans-fats because of the effects they have on your body. I think it is especially important for young adults who have the option of preventing health problems to be aware of such things. Walter Willett claims, “Trans-fats are secret killers” (para. 7). The Food and Drug Administration released a statement supporting this theory stating, “There is no evidence that Trans-fats are safe for human consumption” (para. 9). After extensive research, the FDA issued a ban on Trans-fat within the next three years. Although this is a good idea for our health, I assume food manufactures will replace Trans-fats with equally unhealthy ingredients, or leaving them out altogether. I think this will compromise the taste and texture of the foods we eat. According to the article Trans Fat Ban Should Be Considered, “Researchers say they believe a total ban on the fats in processed foods could prevent or postpone around 7,200 deaths from heart disease between now and the end of the decade...”(para. 6). …show more content…
Food manufacturers use the solidified oils to make foods. Trans-fats lengthen the shelf life of food, make it easier to handle during the cooking process, and improves the taste and texture of foods. Although Trans-fat occurs naturally in some foods, Eileen Behan said, “They were initially created to reduce the use of high calorie butter and lard in food, the thought being it would be better for our health” (para. 2). “According to the FDAs article Trans Fat Leads to Weight Gain Even on Same Total Calories, Trans-fats are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with partially hydrogenated oils” (para.