DES MOINES, Iowa (WJW) — New bill aims to keep hydrogenated vegetable oils out of school children.
of Iowa House BillIt passed the panel last Thursday and is on its way to the Board of Education.
Instead, Birmingham Republican MP Jeff Shipley, author of the bill, said butter should be allowed in cooking in schools, with the exception of olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil for some children with dietary restrictions. is proposing
“There is clearly a long history of scientific research linking nutrition to positive health outcomes and improved physical performance. Iowa Capital Dispatch. “Trans fat, especially trans fat found in margarine and hydrogenated soybean oil, has been associated with many adverse health effects.”
School representatives, on the other hand, are not sold by bill. dispatch Butter is more expensive and they aren’t convinced it’s that healthy.
But using margarine or butter in cooking both have downsides for those looking to keep their hearts healthy, says the Cleveland Clinic.
“The takeaway message is to use extra virgin olive oil most often, read labels and check ingredients for solid spreads to minimize saturated fat and unhealthy oils,” says Preventive Heart. said Julia Zumpano, a nutritionist. In a statement from the Cleveland Clinic.
