Trans Fats Research Paper

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Trans-fats battle. This is a very interesting public health issue, to say the least. However, I am glad that it is on the public health radar for discussion. Based on the timeline, this issue has been under scrutiny since the early 1900's and has been revisited in the 70's, which Procter & Gamble study shows on effect of partially hydrogenated fats on cholesterol; yet key studies by the Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) continued to show that Trans-fats affects serum cholesterol levels similarly to the monosaturated fats oleic acid.1 I am wondering if P&G had some special interest in the production of such products.
In the article, Friedan compares the trans-fats ban to other public health initiatives, such as water regulations, smoking, etc., because