Banning the Use of Trans Fats in Restaurants and Bakeries in the United States

Year: 2008

Resolution Number: 49

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): Patrick B. Forrest, U-M

Sponsor: Patrick B. Forrest

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS establish policy and pursue state legislation that bans the use of trans fats in restaurants and bakeries in Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA toestablish policy and pursue federal legislation that bans the use of trans fats in restaurants and bakeries in the United States.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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