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An approach to building the case for nutrition policies to limit trans-fat intake – A Singapore case study

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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.

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  • Tan, Andy S.L., 2011. "An approach to building the case for nutrition policies to limit trans-fat intake – A Singapore case study," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 100(2), pages 264-272.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:100:y:2011:i:2:p:264-272
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.10.002
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    1. Unnevehr, Laurian J. & Jagmanaite, Evelina, 2008. "Getting rid of trans fats in the US diet: Policies, incentives and progress," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 33(6), pages 497-503, December.
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