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Fig. 2. The content of the TFA in samples with the highest measured
concentrations of TFA in 2007 from 4 regions
As an example the average content of the TFA in meat
(pork, hen, chicken, turkey, rabbit and beef) samples collected
in 2007 from 4 regions is shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. The content of the TFA in selected meat samples collected
in 4 regions
Conclusions
The topic “trans fatty acid” has importance for public
health protection and promotion.
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The content of TFA in the samples representing food
basket for the Czech population was monitored in the year
2007. The highest concentrations of TFA were found in gingerbread,
wafers and biscuits. Very low concentrations of
TFA were found in pork liver, sea fish, flour and cocoa.
Ongoing monitoring program can cumulate new data
which could be used for point and also probabilistic assessment
of usual intake of FA/TFA. Results can considerably
contribute to open public discussion focused on this important
area of human nutrition.
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