| An approach to building the case for nutrition policies to limit trans-fat intake - A Singapore case study. | |
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PMID: 21040994 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: At present, Singapore health authorities are deliberating nutrition labeling and regulations to reduce trans-fat in the food supply. This paper reviews the case for enacting nutrition policies to reduce population trans-fat intake in Singapore. It further proposes a decision-making framework that may inform other jurisdictions in assessing the merits of nutrition policies. REVIEW FRAMEWORK: This case study reviews the necessity of interventions to reduce trans-fat intake, appropriateness of a policy-based approach, and feasibility of trans-fat policies in the Singapore context. Evidence is drawn from national health reports, measures of stakeholder support, resources for implementing these policies, and results from international precedents. RESULTS: The burden of cardiovascular disease and excessive intake of trans-fat in the adult population warrant consideration of interventions to reduce excessive trans-fat intake. Labeling of trans-fat content and regulating usage of trans-fat in the food supply may be effective and feasible in the Singapore context. Stakeholder support for these policies was present from members of the public and health agencies. CONCLUSION: Policy approaches to reduce trans-fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk in Singapore should be considered. The proposed nutrition policy decision framework may guide health agencies in assessing the appropriateness of trans-fat or other nutrition policies. |
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Authors:
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Andy S L Tan |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-30 |
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Title: Health policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Volume: 100 ISSN: 1872-6054 ISO Abbreviation: Health Policy Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-04-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8409431 Medline TA: Health Policy Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 264-72 Citation Subset: H |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 3620 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States. |
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