Keep up with the latest research and recommendations regarding trans fats. Resources like government health websites and reputable health organizations, can provide valuable information and tips for making healthier food choices
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Did you know that trans fats are primarily from industrial production with no health value, and have been linked to adverse health issues like inadequate metabolic function, cardiac arrest among other health problems?
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Our heart, The organ that pumps blood, our source of life
The organ that supposedly feels who we will be with this #ValentinesDay
We need to secure it from cardiovascular diseases by Regulating Trans Fats
#HealthyHeartsEAC #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #ValentinesDay 2023
Did you know, according to WHO, globally 5 billion people remain unprotected from harmful trans fats, increasing their risk of heart disease and death? Say no to trans fats. #TransfatFreeEAC #TransfatFreeKenya
Do you know that calling to action governments can accelerate progress on trans fats.
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We missed the DEADLINE!
But all is not lost, Let us push our East African Community policymakers to join the Globe in Regulating Trans Fats.
For a healthy heart this #ValentinesDay and a healthy nation full of #HealthyHeartsEAC in a #TransFatFreeKenya & a #TransFatFreeEAC
WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating iTFAs to five countries. Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand demonstrated best practise policies expected to save about 183Β 000 lives a year. #TransFatFreeEAC #TransFatFreeKenya
Kenya is one of the countries that are yet to pass and enforce legislation to eliminate trans fats from the food supply chain. Excess trans fats in our diet heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The time for action is now. #TransFatFreeKenya
While the ambitious target set by WHO in 2018 to fully eliminate iTFA from the global food supply by the end of 2023 was not met, there has been remarkable progress made towards this goal.53 countries have now best practice policies in effect. #TransFatFreeEAC #TransFatFreeKenya
Kenya and East Africa as a whole should not be left behind! We need increased political commitment and urgent action to eliminate this toxic chemical in our foods. An EAC regulation for iTFAs will promote health in the region EALA. #TransFatFreeEAC #TransFatFreeKenya
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There are still restaurants & brands that prioritize the wellbeing of people by not using Transfats in their products. We need to support such businesses.
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Limiting trans fats would however cost the government and food industry approximately 9 million USD (~940 million KES) over the first 10 years to implement
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Trans fats have no known health benefits and are a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. Implementing a regional regulation in the East African Community to limit use of industrially produced trans fats, would save lives!
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Regulating trans fats in the East African Community (EAC) is a crucial step towards ensuring everyone can access nutritious choices.
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#Transfats are often found in processed foods, fast foods, and snacks. They are a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). By eliminating trans fats from our food, the health of our communities can be enhanced.
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Health is a human right. Regulating trans fats in the EAC is a fundamental step towards respecting the rights of individuals in the region to access healthy and nutritious food, safeguarding their health and well-being.
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Due to harmful effects of industrially produced trans fats, World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries to develop policies by 2025 to eliminate them, to protect public health. EALA East African Community, the time to act is now!
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Agricultural legislations can indirectly impact the production of industrially produced trans fats by regulating or affecting the production of ingredients used in the manufacturing process of #iTFAs East African Community .
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