Trans Fatty Acids Regulations and Impact

The video discusses the importance of healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and the dangers of trans fats, which can lead to cardiovascular issues. It highlights the difference between naturally occurring and artificial trans fats, with the latter being more harmful. The video also covers global efforts to regulate trans fats, including Denmark's pioneering regulations and India's progressive reduction of permissible trans fat limits. The challenges of implementing these regulations, such as the need for improved surveillance and training, are also addressed.

What are the two types of healthy fats that our body requires?

• Hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats

• Omega-3 and omega-6 fats

• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

• Saturated and trans fats

What is the primary reason artificial trans fats are considered harmful?

• They clog arteries and lead to cardiovascular issues

• They are expensive to produce

• They are naturally occurring in all foods

• They provide no energy

Which country was the first to limit industrially produced trans fat content in foods?

• Canada

• India

• United States

• Denmark

In what year did India first pass a regulation to limit trans fatty acids in oils and fats?

• 2004

• 2011

• 2015

• 2018

Which organization called for a global elimination of industrially produced TFAs by 2023?

• World Trade Organization

• United Nations

• Food and Agriculture Organization

• World Health Organization

What was the permissible limit of TFAs in oils and fats set by FSSAI for the year 2021?

• 5 percent

• 3 percent

• 10 percent

• 2 percent

What is the target percentage for industrial TFAs in food products by January 2022 according to FSSAI?

• 1 percent

• 2 percent

• 3 percent

• 5 percent

What is the role of FSSAI in regulating TFAs in India?

• To set and enforce limits on TFAs in food products

• To increase the production of trans fats

• To promote the use of trans fats in cooking

• To ban all types of fats in food products

What is a significant challenge in implementing TFA regulations according to experts?

• Lack of public awareness

• Ensuring effective surveillance and inspection

• Insufficient scientific research

• High cost of compliance

What is one of the key steps needed for effective enforcement of TFA regulations?

• Reducing the cost of trans fats

• Improving food lab testing and officer training

• Increasing the production of trans fats

• Promoting the use of artificial trans fats