In a simpler time, we were told to avoid foods that were high in fat. But then we learned that there are many different types of fats, including some, like olive oil, that are good for you. There ...

Manufacturers must list the trans fat content of foods. However, know that companies can round down and put "zero grams" on their nutrition labels if their product has less than 0.5g of trans fat ...

Trans fats in fast food. ... Although the FDA requires U.S. companies to list trans fats on Nutrition Facts labels, if a serving contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fats, ...

Food industry has long trans fat wish list. By Helena Bottemiller Evich 08/06/2015 12:54 PM EDT. The food industry is asking the Food and Drug Administration to approve continued use of trans fats ...

Read on to learn which 13 foods are the highest in trans fats. And even if the nutrition label says there’s no trans fat, brands are allowed to round down to zero if there’s less than half a gram.

In 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) came out with a new position statement regarding partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)—the major source of artificial trans fat in our foods ...

Food makers once used artificial trans fats to enhance the flavor, texture, and shelf life of processed foods. You might have seen those trans fats listed as "partially hydrogenated oils." ...

Food Labels Must List Trans Fats. Starting in 2006, Rule Targets Risk Factor for Heart Disease. July 9, 2003 More than ...

That deadline has already had a strong effect on the market, with major food processors like Frito-Lay and Oreo-maker Kraft searching for substitutes so they don't have to list trans fat on their ...

Trans fat in food: As bad as it gets / Scientists' warning likely to bring listing on nutrition labels. By Kim Severson, Chronicle Staff Writer July 11, 2002.