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.

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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.