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Food, Nutrition and Agriculture /Alimentation, nutrition et agriculture /Alimentación, nutrición y agricultura - Volume 20, 1997

Year of publication 1997

Author Nutrition Division

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Language Trilingual

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    Concerns about the effects of fat in the diet have led to a substantial amount of new scientific research. At times, the public messages about dietary fat are complex, unclear and difficult to apply. In this issue of Food, Nutrition and Agriculture, international experts, relying on the latest research, place this major category of foods in proper perspective.At the recent Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition, experts in public health and food science discussed the positive and negative effects of various types of fat. Their recommendations, made to assist policy-makers, health providers and the food industry, are published here.Throughout the world, the consumption of fats and oils is increasing. Furthermore, consumer preferences and methods of producing oil are changing. These changes have implications for food production and trade as well as health. To protect consumers and facilitate trade, the Codex Alimentarius Commission's standards for oils are constantly evolving. Standards for oils are among the many Codex standards which will gain importance with the implementation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). An explanation of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, part of the GATT accord, and its impact on consumers and producers is featured in this issue.Through this issue of Food, Nutrition and Agriculture, we wish to improve the understanding of the role of fats and oils in human nutrition. In addition, we believe that readers will find the discussion of international agreements regarding food informative and useful.
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