Trans Fat Intake and Its Dietary Sources in General Populations Worldwide: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: After the discovery that trans fat increases the risk of coronary heart disease, trans fat content of foods have considerably changed. The aim of this study was to systematically review available data on intakes of trans fat and its dietary sources in general populations worldwide. Data from national dietary surveys and population studies published from 1995 onward were searched via Scopus and websites of national public health institutes. Relevant data from 29 countries were identified. The most up to date estimates of total trans fat intake ranged from 0.3 to 4.2 percent of total energy intake (En%) across countries. Seven countries had trans fat intakes higher than the World Health Organization recommendation of 1 En%. In 16 out of 21 countries with data on dietary sources, intakes of t

SUBMITTER: Wanders AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5579633 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature