Eric Decker

Maureen Storey

In 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated the labeling of trans fatty acids (TFA) on most conventional foods and dietary supplements. The rule was effective on January 1, 2006.

As a result, oil manufacturers developed new reduced- or trans-fat-free oils for use in food products using a variety of technologies, such as fat blending and oils high in monounsaturated fatty acids. The food industry, especially potato products manufacturers, reformulated foods to virtually elim…

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About the Author

Maureen Storey, PhD, is a food scientist with 40 years’ experience leading nutrition science and policy initiatives at organizations including the Kellogg Company, the American Beverage Association, University of Maryland’s Center for Food, Nutrition and Agricultural Policy and the Alliance for Potato Research and Education ([email protected]).
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