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An international magazine publishes a study by Professor Maha Hoteit
The specialized scientific journal “Nutrients” published on 19 October 2021, a study conducted by Professor Maha Hoteit, Head of the Nutrition Department at the Faculty of Public Health (Branch 1) between 2019-2021, entitled: “Non-Conjugated-Industrially-Produced-Trans Fatty in Lebanese Foods: The Case of Elaidic and Linolelaidic Acids”.
The study, which was carried out under the supervision of WHO local office in Lebanon represented by Ms. Edwina Zoghbi and the regional office represented by Dr. Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh, focuses on the content of traditional dishes, Arabic sweets, market foods and the percentage of trans fats therein.
The study results showed that some Lebanese foods contain high levels of trans fats, which leads to a doubling of the risk of heart disease, especially in the absence of oversight and the deteriorating economic conditions.
As such, a draft law is being prepared at the Ministry of Economy & Trade to monitor trans fats in locally produced and imported food sources, with the aim of protecting the health of the Lebanese consumer and strengthening control over food commodities.
