The dangers of hidden fats
About time, in my opinion. They should have done it way sooner : warnings on food that contain dangerous fats. Look at the Western World, obesity is a growing problem that needs to be stopped. It starts with education. Educate people about WHAT THEY ARE EATING. Not everyone knows what the heck they are eating. And then you have certain companies marketing basically fast foods like they will solve all your health problems. Warnings on food products will make the dangers visible, whether people will read them is another question. But at least it will put the responsibility with the consumer. They can’t hide behind : “Oh I didn’t know!”. Honest businesses should be supporting measures like these. According to research those “you will die of smoking” warnings did have a noticeable effect on the amount of people that smoke.
Shoppers are to be warned about the hidden health dangers of snacks such as cheese sandwiches and buttered toast under plans being drawn up by food watchdogs.
As obesity figures soar, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a drive aimed at cutting the consumption of saturated fats, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease.
The agency commissioned consumer research which showed that shock tactics such as graphic images of furred blood vessels and fat deposits were the best way to change people’s diet.
advertisementAlthough the campaign is not due to start until next year, one industry magazine, The Grocer, said the FSA is about to test messages designed to show that everyday foods - primarily meat, dairy, snacks and confectionery - are far higher in saturated fats than people realise.
April 10th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
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