Another Legislature bans Trans-fats.
Now, after New York’s lead. California has banned transfats in foods prepared in restaurants. This is not a clear cut health issue. There is research showing both hazards and benefits from using trans-fats. It is government intervention in an unproven area. Once more it gives the perception that government is protecting its citizens by intruding on commercial behavior.. The reason people are obese and have heart attacks is from too many calories and too little exercise. The ban is cosmetic. It would probably been more effective to require all food items to show caloric values. It will be interesting to review obesity, diabetes , heart attacks incidence in 5 years and see if there is any difference, and if so what evidence there is linking it to the ban. This is one more case of political emotion overiding data.
