What foods contain trans fats?
Trans fat can be found in some margarines, snack foods, fast foods, bakery products (cakes and cookies), and crackers. Not all labels say that a product contains Trans fat, so look for the words partially hydrogenated in the ingredient list. Why should I be concerned about trans fats? Trans fatty acids will increase the LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in the body and decrease the HDL (good cholesterol) in the body. They have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease. DID YOU KNOW? The main source of caffeine for children is cola. The most caffeine a child age 5-6 should have is 45 mg/day which equal one 355 ml can of cola. Children break down caffeine much slower than adults do. The most caffeine children age 7-9 should have is 62.5mg/ day and 85mg /day for children 10-12 years of age. Caffeine is not a nutrient; children do not need caffeine. So whats the big deal about caffeine? Caffeine disturbs sleep, and interferes with the way a childs body uses calcium. Calcium is used to bu
