In keeping with the mission to protect and promote the health of the citizens of Albany County, the use of artificial trans fats in local restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County was eliminated in 2009. Limiting overall fat intake and eliminating trans fat is part of a heart healthy diet.

Trans fat is the most dangerous type of dietary fat. It increases LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and decreases HDL ("good") cholesterol in the body, thereby promoting heart disease.

The elimination of trans fat will not change the flavor of your favorite restaurant items, but instead will promote a healthier dining experience!

• Heart Healthy Lifestyle
• Food Service FAQs
• Consumer FAQs

Brochures

• Phase-I
• Phase-II
• Heart Healthy Lifestyle Guide

Letter to Food Service Operators

• August 5, 2008

Resolution 237

• Legislative Request to Board of Health to Amend Sanitary Code
• Board of Health Resolution to Amend the Sanitary Code

News Release

• August 8, 2008

The Trans Fat Elimination Took Place in Two Phases

Phase I

Effective Date: January 1, 2009

Oils, shortenings, and margarines that are used for deep frying or in spreads.

Phase II

Bakes goods must be prepared without trans fat starting July 1, 2009

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