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An Update of Trans-Fat Reduction in the American Diet
In recent years, epidemiologic and clinical studies, public and regulatory policy activity, and media coverage have focused extensively on issues related to trans-fat reduction in the American diet and potential benefits with respect to health outcomes. The American Heart Association recommends (1) a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle to combat heart disease, limiting trans fat consumption to less than 1% (or approximately 2 g on a 2,000-calorie diet) and saturated fat to less than 7% of total daily calories.
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