States are slow in banning trans fats from restaurant menus
Although trans fats have been banned from many restaurant chains nationwide, there are still some states that are tip-toeing through the issue without any commitment.It's hard to understand why some restaurants don't change to cooking oils that do not feature trans fats, as long as the taste does not change and the cost to change is not significant. The good public image by making a change would most likely be greater than any cost of changing oil types.
Although New York City was the trendsetter in eliminating trans fats from restaurant menus, an additional 14 states that have proposed cutting back or disposing of trans fats have not made a single move to actually follow through with the proposition. Health just isn't at the top of those state's agendas, yes?
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11-29-2007 @ 6:48PM
Government Is Not the Only Answer said...
Strangely enough, not everybody believes that government regulation is the only answer. Desserts are bad for me too, but I like the fact that I have a choice in this country whether I eat dessert or not. Lots of people think that the government has any business telling people what kinds of foods they can and can't eat. It doesn't matter if it's from a restaurant or my kitchen; if I want to eat a food and I'm fully aware of the risks and benefits then why should the government stop me? Keep government out of the kitchen.
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