May 16
Kogarah last week became the first Australian council to ban trans fats from new cafes and takeaway outlets. The motion to place conditions on all new development applications for food outlets in the area was passed at council last Monday. Councillor John Mikelsons said the matter would now go to a working party meeting where the wording would be drafted and the new rules could take effect this month. Trans fats, found mostly in fried, baked and processed foods, are known to increase bad cholesterol and decrease good cholesterol in the blood. Sunday Telegraph (Sydney), May 4.
