Pat Martin for Winnipeg Centre

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Trans fats [107] (IP: --.sasknet.sk.ca)
by Anonymous on Wednesday April 21, 2004 03:39PM

I agree that they should be banned. Labeling is a good start but if we want to get rid of the problem we have to go further. I think it would be wise to phase them out over a few year time period. Businesses would need time to replace them and that isn't a simple task. In order to have their products taste they way they want them to the must test new recipies and probably find suppliers for the new ingredients. Labels will always remain important and we need to make sure all the proper information is on them in an easy to understand format. If the trans fats are simply replaced with more sugar people will need to know about the sugar content via the label. Informing people about making healthy decisions must also go beyond labels. Posters in mediclinics and comercials on TV could be useful. Schools could also spend a little more time on the topic of health so young people grow up knowing what to eat and why. A couple week food program taught through high school much like drivers ed is currently taught could be helpful.

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