| Автор | Ricciuto, Laurie |
| Автор | Lin, Kevin |
| Автор | Tarasuk, Valerie |
| dc.description | AbstractObjectiveTo examine the effect of the new Canadian labelling regulations on the fat composition and prices of margarines.Study designA survey of all margarines sold in major supermarkets in the Greater Toronto area was conducted in 2006, and results were compared with those of a similar survey conducted in 2002. Average fat composition, proportion of ‘trans fat-free’ margarines and average prices of margarines were compared. A general linear model procedure was used to compare the relationship between price and fat composition in 2002 and 2006.ResultsAverage amounts of trans fatty acids (TFA) and MUFA decreased, while average amounts of PUFA increased significantly from 2002 to 2006. The proportion of margarines with less than 0·2 g TFA/10 g serving rose significantly from 31 % in 2002 to 69 % in 2006. Margarines lower in TFA on average cost significantly more than margarines with greater amounts of these fats, and this relationship appeared stronger in 2006 relative to 2002.ConclusionsThere is evidence of reductions in TFA in margarines since new labelling regulations came into effect in Canada; however, TFA reductions appeared to be restricted to higher-priced margarines. Results suggest that voluntary approaches (i.e. manufacturer incentives via labelling) to reduce population intakes of TFA will yield little changes in TFA content of low-cost products and thus may have limited benefit for lower-income groups, who are at higher risk of heart disease. |
| Формат | application.pdf |
| Издатель | Cambridge University Press |
| Копирайт | Copyright © The Authors 2007 |
| Тема | Canada |
| Тема | Nutrition labelling |
| Тема | Population health |
| Тема | Socio-economic status |
| Тема | Trans fat |
| Название | A comparison of the fat composition and prices of margarines between 2002 and 2006, when new Canadian labelling regulations came into effect |
| Тип | research-article |
| DOI | 10.1017/S1368980008003868 |
| Electronic ISSN | 1475-2727 |
| Print ISSN | 1368-9800 |
| Журнал | Public Health Nutrition |
| Том | 12 |
| Первая страница | 1270 |
| Последняя страница | 1275 |
| Аффилиация | Ricciuto Laurie; University of Toronto |
| Аффилиация | Lin Kevin; University of Toronto |
| Аффилиация | Tarasuk Valerie; University of Toronto |
| Выпуск | 8 |
