Regulations Flashcards
Who passes regulations for food products?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
What do the food regulations pertain to?
The regulations pertain to the composition of food and the marketing of food
Why might food regulations change?
Food regulations may change in response to new research findings
What is a trans fat?
A type of fat that has certain chemical properties and is usually found in processed foods such as baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, shortening, margarine, and certain vegetable oils
Why are trans fats bad?
Eating trans fat increases blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease
How have hydrogenated oils been chemically altered to become trans fats?
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What health implications have studies linked diets high in saturated fat to?
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What country has banned trans fats?
The United States
How are trans fats dealt with in Canada?
In Canada, trans fats are not limited but the Minister of Health has issued recommendations on their reduction in foods. Manufacturers are required to label the amount of trans fats found in products
In Canada, which of the following is not one of the permitted ingredients in butter?
- preservatives
- bacterial culture
- food colouring
- salt
Preservatives
