Publications by authors named "A Livaniou"
The challenge of accounting for less frequently consumed foods with a high impact on nutrient intake estimates using the EFSA Comprehensive Food Consumption Database: The example of preformed vitamin A.
EFSA J
October 2024
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- The study assesses the effectiveness of EU-level policies aimed at reducing dietary trans fatty acids (TFA), which are linked to increased coronary artery disease risk.
- The mathematical model evaluates four options: doing nothing, mandatory TFA labeling, seeking voluntary reductions in TFA, and imposing a legal limit on TFA content in foods.
- Results show that imposing a legal limit or voluntary agreements can significantly improve health outcomes and save billions, while mandatory labeling is less cost-effective despite some health benefits.