Following a ban on the use of trans-fats in food items, the Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood has also changed its menu on Christmas Eve to cut unhealthy trans fats from many junk food favorites. With this move, Universal Parks & Resorts has become the latest theme park operation to ban artery-clogging trans fats alongwith offerings some other healthier menus at its three domestic attractions in California and Florida.

It is worth noticing here that entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. also announced that it will serve more nutritious kids’ meals and phase out the artificial fats at its resorts, in October. In almost a landmark practice, last week, over 90% food items at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure in Florida, and Universal Hollywood were cooked with oils free of trans fat. Along with these trans-fat free food items, there were other options available to the customers that had healthier nutrients, and included salads, fruit bowls, etc.

This change is not a direct follow-up, and some home-work has been done by the scientists at Universal Studios. They experimented for months to find trans fat alternatives, which even made them to hold blind taste tests with customers, and with the use of their feedback and comments, menus with more variety were created for serving. 

We can clearly see that after Disney and the New York city banning trans fat oils, others are also appreciating the idea. It has been reported that parents are particularly happy with the options of food types that are now available at these sites, as they are healthier and beneficial for their children’s growth. It can been easily foreseen and forecast that we would see more similar actions from different organizations and states in US, and perhaps elsewhere also. We will have to wait and watch what happens next!