The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published its fifth milestone report on global progress towards eliminating trans fats. This report covers the period from 2018 to 2023.
Some key points about this issue:
Finding of the reporting
.As of 2023, 53 countries had implemented best practices and policies to address industrial trans-fat in food.
These policies have significantly improved the food environment for 3.7 billion people, which represents 46% of the global population. This is a substantial increase from just 6% in 2018.
Despite progress, the World Health Organization's (WHO) ambitious goal of completely eliminating trans-fat from the global food supply by the end of 2023 was not fully achieved.
This suggests that while significant progress has been made in reducing trans-fat in food supplies globally, there's still work to be done to reach the WHO's target. The increase from 6% to 46% of the world's population benefiting from these policies in just five years is noteworthy, but it also indicates that over half of the global population still lacks these protections.
About Trans Fat
Trans fats are unsaturated fatty acids that have been partially saturated with hydrogen.
Health Concern
Cardiovascular Disease:
Inflammation:
Insulin Sensitivity:
Weight Gain and Obesity:
Liver Function:
Cognitive Function:
Pregnancy and Fetal Development:
Cancer Risk:
Step taken to replace trans fat
Global
World Health Organization (WHO) Initiative:
United States:
European Union:
Canada:
Denmark:
Other Countries:
Labeling Requirements:
Local Initiatives:
Ongoing Challenges:
Industry Response:
India
In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has implemented several significant initiatives aimed at improving public health through better nutrition and food safety:
These initiatives collectively aim to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and to promote a healthier diet among the Indian population.
Challanges
Eliminating trans fats presents several challenges that need to be addressed to protect public health effectively
Long Shelf Life and Texture:
Cost Considerations:
Lack of Comprehensive Policies:
Regulation Challenges:
Processed Food Popularity:
Market Demand:
Policy Improvement:
Strengthening Enforcement:
Consumer Education and Alternatives:
Way Ahead
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