@philosopher I agree about the writing size. Especially at my age!
You do have to be a detective or a chemist to find out what the ingredients really are.
You are right about trans fat:
“Partially Hydrogenated Oils: Source of Trans Fats
Partially hydrogenated oils are the primary source of trans fats, which have been shown to be potentially more harmful to arteries than saturated fat.
Foods can call themselves “trans-fat free” even if they contain up to half a gram of trans fats per serving. Look on the ingredients list. If a food contains partially hydrogenated oils, it contains trans fats.
“If that’s an item you only eat now and then, you don’t need to worry,” says Rosenbloom. “But if it’s something you eat every day, it’s worth looking for a brand that doesn’t have partially hydrogenated oils.” Source
And I agree with your indignation about the lack of government action. It is an uphill battle to get any regulation changes past the food industry lobbies.