Research
Macro partitioning
Trans fat content in fast food has significantly decreased due to regulatory mandates and reformulation, though naturally occurring trans fats in meat remain.
Trans fats in fast food have significantly decreased due to regulations. However, naturally occurring trans fats in meat remain. Focus on overall calorie and sodium intake rather than just trans fats.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The trans fat content of French fries declined to undetectable levels between 2006 and 2009... This change was prompted by local legislative mandates and public pressure.
Why this rating
Longitudinal data showing clear trends.
Source
Temporal Trends in Fast-Food Restaurant Energy, Sodium, Saturated Fat, and<i>Trans</i>Fat Content, United States, 1996–2013
Lorien E. Urban et al. · Preventing Chronic Disease · 2014
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