VOICED : EEUU quiere prohibir las grasas trans

Trans fats, found in various processed foods, are deemed unsafe by U.S. health authorities due to their role in raising bad cholesterol and increasing cardiovascular disease risk. Consumer advocacy groups have campaigned against trans fats for over a decade, prompting some companies to reduce their use. A regulatory proposal could classify trans fats as food additives, effectively banning them from food products. Nutritionists support this move but caution that companies may still use other unhealthy ingredients like saturated fats and sugars.

What is the main health concern associated with trans fats according to U.S. health authorities?

• They increase good cholesterol.

• They decrease the risk of heart disease.

• They increase bad cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular diseases.

• They provide essential nutrients.

How did companies initially respond to consumer campaigns against trans fats?

• They stopped producing food with trans fats.

• They voluntarily reduced trans fats in their products.

• They increased the levels of trans fats.

• They ignored the campaigns.

What was the purpose of the 60-day public comment period regarding trans fats?

• To ban all types of fats.

• To gather information and determine compliance time for new regulations.

• To promote the use of trans fats in food.

• To increase the production of trans fats.

What could happen to trans fats at the end of the regulatory process?

• They could be considered essential nutrients.

• They could be classified as food additives and banned from foods.

• They could be ignored by health authorities.

• They could be promoted for their health benefits.

What concern did nutritionists express despite the reduction of trans fats?

• Companies are increasing the use of trans fats.

• Companies have stopped using any fats.

• Companies are still using products high in saturated fats and sugars.

• Companies are using more natural ingredients.