While regulated trans fat sounds like a good idea, the actual execution isn't as wonderful as it sounds. For that reason, I have decided to take the con side on this issue.
My strongest argument is that restaurants would be greatly effected in a negative way. Trans fat is not only used to fry foods, but it is also used to make food last longer and physically hold food together (texture).
Most restaurants would have to switch to alternative oils, which are not as effective and are much more expensive. Not only would this raise costs, it would force restaurants to raise their prices significantly. A single restaurant would have to increase its costs by as much as $50,000. Most restaurants cannot afford this and many would go out of business as a result.
It is also not as easy to eliminate trans fat as it sounds. Companies that have also switched over to trans-fat-free oils took three years to develop, and many are in debt because of it.
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The fact that restaurants would have to increase their costs by $50,000 is unbelievable. That is definately a really strong point, and you should have no problem arguing that one. Good job, I'm sure your research paper will turn out great!
This argument is really strong. I never thought it would cost so much for a restaurant to change it's oils. I think these points will really strengthen your essay. The restaurant business is so important to so many people and I think that you picked a really appropriate first argument. Can't wait to see what the 2nd subtopic is =)
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