Eliminating trans fat

Scientific evidence shows trans fat increases the incidence of coronary heart disease. In fact, there is no known safe level of trans fat consumption. While Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of the heart-health risks associated with trans fat, our consumption of saturated and trans fat is one of the highest in the world.

This highlights the need for ongoing advocacy efforts and initiatives to support and encourage food manufacturers to drastically reduce or eliminate trans fat from their products.

To achieve this goal, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada co-chairs a multi-stakeholder Trans Fat Task Force that brings together government, health professionals, non-governmental organizations and industry to reduce trans fat in Canada’s food supply to the lowest possible levels. The Task Force is also investigating options for regulating the levels of trans fats in Canadian foods, and educating the public about the health risks of trans fat so they can make informed food choices.

Read more about trans fat.