Arnold terminates trans fats in California
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
CALIFORNIA governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law Friday banning trans fats in restaurants. The measure will make California the only state in the United States with such a tough ban.
The measure is likely to lead many of the country's fast food chains to change their menus to comply with California's restrictions on the heart-damaging fat. "California is a leader in promoting health and nutrition, and I am pleased to continue that tradition by being the first state in the nation to phase out trans fats," said Schwarzenegger, former Mr Universe and movie star.
"Consuming trans fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California." The law will go into effect in 2010. The law covers bakeries, restaurants, cafeterias and other food facilities. But it exempts food sold in manufacturer sealed packaging.
Trans fat — which is found in oils, margarines and shortenings has been found in scientific studies to increase bad cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease, contribute to other diseases, such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is California's leading cause of death.DPA
The measure is likely to lead many of the country's fast food chains to change their menus to comply with California's restrictions on the heart-damaging fat. "California is a leader in promoting health and nutrition, and I am pleased to continue that tradition by being the first state in the nation to phase out trans fats," said Schwarzenegger, former Mr Universe and movie star.
"Consuming trans fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California." The law will go into effect in 2010. The law covers bakeries, restaurants, cafeterias and other food facilities. But it exempts food sold in manufacturer sealed packaging.
Trans fat — which is found in oils, margarines and shortenings has been found in scientific studies to increase bad cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease, contribute to other diseases, such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is California's leading cause of death.DPA
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