Trans Fatty Acids in the Diets of Adults at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Location
CSU 253
Start Date
26-4-2005 10:00 AM
End Date
26-4-2005 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Family Consumer Science
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Mary Hadley
Mentor's Department
Chemistry and Geology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Second Mentor's Name
Joye Bond
Second Mentor's Department
Family Consumer Science
Second Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Research has shown man-made trans fatty acids to be hazardous to health in that they raise LDL cholesterol levels and decrease HDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. There is a need for the establishment of safe and acceptable levels of trans fatty acids to help people make informed decisions on what should be included or avoided in their diets. The purpose of this undergraduate research project was to determine the level of trans fatty acids in the diets of adults on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. Diet records were collected from students and analyzed using the computer program, Food Processor. Average intakes for each person were calculated and compared to the reported average intake of the general population, 2.6-12.8 g/day to see where students on campus stood in regards to trans fatty acid intake.
Trans Fatty Acids in the Diets of Adults at Minnesota State University, Mankato
CSU 253
Research has shown man-made trans fatty acids to be hazardous to health in that they raise LDL cholesterol levels and decrease HDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. There is a need for the establishment of safe and acceptable levels of trans fatty acids to help people make informed decisions on what should be included or avoided in their diets. The purpose of this undergraduate research project was to determine the level of trans fatty acids in the diets of adults on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. Diet records were collected from students and analyzed using the computer program, Food Processor. Average intakes for each person were calculated and compared to the reported average intake of the general population, 2.6-12.8 g/day to see where students on campus stood in regards to trans fatty acid intake.
