Calls for Legislation on Trans-Fatty Acid Production to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Civil society organizations have urged the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) to introduce laws regulating industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs), with the aim of reducing the risks associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). iTFAs, which are commonly found in processed foods such as margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, biscuits, and pies, are linked to serious…