WHO Scientific Update on trans fatty acids: summary and conclusions

Abstract

The purpose of the WHO scientific review on trans fatty acids (TFAs) was to examine the evidence generated since the 1993 Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition, and to inform member countries on the health consequences of TFAs consumption that have emerged since the last report was released. The new information was deemed sufficient to recommend the need to significantly reduce or to virtually eliminate industrially produced TFA from the food supply in agreement with the implementation of the 2004 WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. This goal has been accomplished in some countries and cities, by the virtual elimination of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in the human food supply, replacing them with healthy cis-unsaturated fatty acids. The document provides the evidence base to promote discussion between the international scientific community related to nutrition and health as well as between agriculturalists, food producers, relevant health professionals, national and international food regulatory agencies, civil society and the private sector to achieve the stated goal.

The effectiveness of policies for reducing dietary trans fat: a systematic review of the evidence

“…1 Human consumption of naturally occurring TFAs from ruminants is generally low and there is evidence to suggest that it does not adversely affect health. 2 In contrast, consumption of industrially produced partially hydrogenated vegetable oils has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, endometriosis, gallstones, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and some cancers.…”

“…2 In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the elimination of TFAs from the global food supply. 1 In response to the rise in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases, of which cardiovascular disease is the most common, the United Nations hosted a high-level meeting on the topic in September 2011. The political declaration that resulted from this meeting led to the development, in consultation with Member States, of a WHO global framework for monitoring noncommunicable diseases.…”

Metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents. Principles of treatment

“…Гидрогени зированные жиры опасны тем, что содержат трансжирные кислоты, которые способствуют развитию дислипидемии [34]. Согласно рекомендациям ВОЗ, потребление трансжиров должно быть уменьшено в рационе до следовых количеств [35]. Поэтому любые продукты, на этикетке которых есть указание на присут-ствие гидрогенизированных или частично гидрогенизи-рованных растительных жиров, должны быть исключены из рациона.…”

Composição lipídica, características físicas e sensoriais de recheios de morango em biscoitos

“…A recomendação é de que essa fração seja consumida o mínimo possível, não devendo ultrapassar 2 g de gordura trans por dia, considerando uma dieta de 2.000 kcal (UAUY et al, 2009). …”