New York City baker says people expect their doughnuts to be fried

NEW YORK -A woman who works in a New York cafe says people are usually aware of what's in their food and expect their doughnuts to be fried.

She's reacting to a request from New York City officials that restaurants take trans fats off their menus.The city's health department says the voluntary change would help fight heart disease and help people lose weight.

To comply, chefs would have to dump many margarines and frying oils, and possibly rework long-held recipes for baked goods.The New York State Restaurant Association supports the effort.The federal Food and Drug Administration already has targeted trans fats.

Nationwide, all foods containing the chemically modified oils must show the amount on labels starting in January.