White House Pushes Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently wrote the Agriculture and Health and Human Services (HHS) departments urging them to revise current guidelines to distinguish between harmful trans fats that increase the risk of heart disease and beneficial fats such as omega-3 fatty acids that can lower the risk. Trans fats are typically found in margarines, cooking oils and hidden oils found in processed foods. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in flaxseed oil, flaxseed, olive oil, and fish. The recommendation comes just as officials at HHS and the Agriculture Department prepare to begin writing new food and nutrition guidelines.
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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently wrote the Agriculture and Health and Human Services (HHS) departments urging them to revise current guidelines to distinguish between harmful trans fats that increase the risk of heart disease and beneficial fats such as omega-3 fatty acids that can lower the risk. Trans fats are typically found in margarines, cooking oils and hidden oils found in processed foods. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in flaxseed oil, flaxseed, olive oil, and fish. The recommendation comes just as officials at HHS and the Agriculture Department prepare to begin writing new food and nutrition guidelines.
Source: www.naturalproductsinsider.com