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January 17, 2007

Legislation would ban trans fats in R.I. restaurants

PROVIDENCE -- Legislation being considered in the General Assembly would prohibit restaurants from serving foods with trans fat.

The bill is the latest effort to promote healthy eating by seeking a ban on the artery-clogging substance.

New York City last month became the first city to ban trans fat, and similar legislation has been introduced in states including Massachusetts and Connecticut.

The Rhode Island legislation was introduced yesterday by Representatives Joseph McNamara and Eileen Naughton. McNamara says there's medical data to support the legislation.

Trans fat is found in foods ranging from cookies and cakes to french fries and potato chips.

They're believed to be harmful because they contribute to heart disease by raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol at the same time.

-- The Associated Press

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