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A trans world journey.

Steen Stender1, Jørn Dyerberg, Anette Bysted

  • 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. stst@gentoftehosp.kbhamt.dk

Atherosclerosis. Supplements
|May 23, 2006
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Denmark

Area of Science:

  • Food science and public health research.
  • Nutritional epidemiology and risk assessment.

Background:

  • High intake of industrially produced trans fatty acids (IP-TFA) is linked to increased coronary heart disease (CHD) risk.
  • Minimizing IP-TFA intake is crucial for public health.
  • Danish legislation in 2004 limited IP-TFA in foods to 2% of fat content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess consumer exposure to IP-TFA in popular foods in Denmark and 25 other countries.
  • To evaluate the impact of Danish legislation on IP-TFA levels in food.
  • To compare IP-TFA content in a "high trans menu" across different countries.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of IP-TFA content in French fries, chicken nuggets, microwave popcorn, biscuits, cakes, and wafers.
  • Sampling of foods in Denmark and 25 other countries between November 2004 and February 2006.

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  • Definition of a "high trans menu" for comparative analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • In Denmark, IP-TFA in a "high trans menu" decreased from 30g in 2001 to less than 1g in 2005 following legislation.
    • In 17 out of 18 other countries, a "high trans menu" provided over 20g of IP-TFA.
    • Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, and USA had the highest IP-TFA levels in their "high trans menus".

    Conclusions:

    • Danish legislation effectively reduced individual exposure to IP-TFA without negatively impacting food availability, price, or quality.
    • High IP-TFA concentrations in popular foods globally indicate a significant public health risk for millions.
    • The Danish experience demonstrates a successful strategy for eliminating IP-TFA-related CHD risk.