White House Urges Support for omega-3 fatty acids
WASHINGTON D.C.
The Bush Administration's has been making efforts to improve the health of America and as an example, the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging a prompt consideration to promote the consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids. OMB believes that the HHS can best serve the health interests of nation by incorporating key advice in its Dietary Guidelines for Americans that were released in 2005 release.
"As you know, there is a growing body of scientific evidence, both experimental and epidemiological, that suggests consumption of trans fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease [CHD]," wrote OMB official John D. Graham in his letter to HHS and USDA.
"Both epidemiological and clinical studies find that an increase in consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids results in reduced deaths due to CHD. ... We would like to set up a meeting with your agencies in the next few weeks to discuss this issue."
Graham also stated, "Health researchers have found that Americans can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease with a modest change in their diets. The government should make this life-saving information as widely available as possible."
