Summary

Background

There is a direct, proven relationship between diets high in trans fat content and LDL (‘bad” cholesterol levels and an increased risk of coronary heart disease—a leading cause of death in the United States.  Trans fats are invisible and dangerous. 

There is no safe level of trans fats in our diets.  Leading health organizations—including the American Heart Association, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, the World Health Organization and the US Department of Health and Human Services-recommend that people strictly limit or eliminate consumption of trans fats. 

Why AB 97 Is Needed

AB 97 asks restaurants to switch to oils, margarines, and shortenings that have less than .5 grams trans fat per serving.  Trans fat can be replaced with readily available heart healthy oils without changing the taste of foods. 

Goldfish crackers and Fritos corn chips now have 0 Grams trans fat.  All Wendy’s restaurants now fry with trans fat-free oil. 

Previous Legislation

None. 

Support

• The CA Alliance for Consumer Protection
• Center for Science in the Public Interest
• CA Chiropractic Association
• National Hispanic Medical Association
• California Academy of Family Physicians
• California Center for Public Health Advocacy

Opposition

California Restaurant Association
California Grocers Association
California Chamber of Commerce
California Hotel & Lodging Association
California Independent Grocers Association
California Retailers Association
Grocery Manufacturers Association
National Federation of Independent Businesses

For More Information

Alma Hernández
916-319-2056