US considers ban on artificial trans fats

The Obama Administration is looking to ban artificial trans fats from US foods.

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In the United States, the Obama Administration is looking to ban artificial trans fats from foods.

Trans fats, called partially hydrogenated oils, have been blamed for heart disease and increases in bad cholesterol.

North American correspondent John Stempin told Ron Sutton why partially hydrogenated oils are still in the US food supply if they're so bad for people.

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