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Another Legislature bans Trans-fats.

Posted on July 28, 2008

Now, after New York's lead. California has banned transfats in foods prepared in restaurants. This is not a clear cut health issue. There is research showing both hazards and benefits from using trans-fats. It is government intervention in an unproven area. Once more it gives the perception that government is protecting its citizens by intruding on commercial behavior.. The reason people are obese and have heart attacks is from too many calories and too little exercise. The ban is cosmetic. It would probably been more effective to require all food items to show caloric values. It will be ...

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