Is Texas the next trans-fat free State?

During the next couple of weeks Texas lawmakers will consider bills that deal with the elimination of trans-fat shortenings and margarines from restaurants by Sept. 2011. The bills have the support of the Texas Restaurant Association. The bill calls for eliminating the use of such oils at restaurant chains with 15 or more outlets in Texas by Sept. 2010. The ban would apply to all restaurants by Sept. 2011. If the bills become law, Texas would join Calif. and New York City in banning the restaurant use of oils containing artificial trans fats. More information about this topic can be found at http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6358190.html

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Our research focuses on developing new strategies for improving human nutrition by eliminating trans fats and lowering saturated fats in processed foods. Our expertise in crystallization and microstructure of fats including processing methods contributes to an important body of knowledge in food science that will help our society address the challenging issues of cardiovascular disease and diabetes that impacting families, their quality of life, our economically stressed medical care systems, and society. Food scientists in academia and industry around the world are working diligently to improve food quality and nutritional content. We are pleased to be a part of an effort to reverse the negative health trend caused by poor diet and sedentary life style. Please feel free to ask questions or add suggestions to this website in the BLOG section. We will attempt to respond to everyone. Thank you for visiting martiniResearch.com Silvana Martini Ph.D. Assistant Professor Utah State Universty

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