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WHO to save millions of lives by ‘elimination’ of trans-fatty acids from global food chain
15.05.2018 20:11 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidance which is hopes will help make it possible to eliminate Industrially-produced trans-fats altogether, by 2023, UN Radio reports.
As to the FAO, industrially-produced trans-fats may give food a longer shelf life, but each year they also lead to the death of more than 500,000 people from cardiovascular and heart disease.
It is to be admitted, as of yesterday, the FAO called on all governments to adopt the guidelines, which is a step-by-step guide to «eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the food supply.»
Industrially-produced trans fats are commonly-found in hardened vegetable fats, such as margarine and ghee, and often in snack, baked and fried foods.
It is to be mentioned, elimination of industrially-produced trans fats has been a priority target of the WHO strategic plan (which will guide the WHO work within the next five years).
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