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Ban Trans Fats Advocacy site urging the banning of trans fatty acids. Contains consumer and product news and information on trans fats. http://www.bantransfats.com/

Havard University School of Public Health Provides an article entitled: Higher Trans Fat Levels in Blood Associated With Elevated Risk of Heart Disease. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2007-releases/press03272007.html

In the Matter of Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims; Reopening of the Comment Period Report to the FDA featuring background information and scientific evidence on trans fatty acids. http://www.ftc.gov/be/v030003.htm

Nutrition Action Healthletter - Trans Fat Article provide consumers with recommendations for avoiding trans fats when eating out. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/6_99/transfat3.html