FDA slow on warning about trans fats sparks debate
Weinraub notes the FDA faced a decade of delay in labeling trans fats as harmful. While announcing changes in 2006, the agency gave manufacturers 20 years to comply, delaying full disclosure despite rising obesity and heart disease concerns.
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Trans fats explained and FDA labeling push explained
Trans fats form when liquid fats are hydrogenated to solid, changing essential fatty acids and raising LDL cholesterol while lowering HDL. They appear in margarine snacks fried foods and many baked goods. labeling became mandatory by 2006 with CSPI advocacy and FDA action discussed through the 1990s and early 2000s.
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CSPI
David Kessler
Margo Wootan
Woolan
American Dietetic Association
Wootan
Michael Jacobson
Food Safety
Caroline Smith DeWaal
John Graham
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
OIRA
OMB
Graham
United States
Tommy Thompson
Council of Economic Advisers
Thompson
McClellan
Catalina marinated shrimp recipe from The Star of Texas Cookbook
Reader asks about a Catalina dressing marinated shrimp recipe. The Star of Texas Cookbook from 1983 by the Junior League of Houston includes a Catalina marinated shrimp dish with Durkee’s Famous Sauce. Also notes a fried chicken method and a wedding cake recipe inquiry with a rib-sticking crumb coating and CB notes.
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College search snags on Mom's low expectations
A 17 year old student in the top tenth asks Dear Abby about exploring all college options and aid. The mother balks at considering anything beyond affordable schools and refuses to co sign loans. Abby notes counsel at school and urges broad exploration of scholarships.
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Virginia
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