Chandigarh, June 26 -- A person should consume 3 tablespoons of edible oil daily, approximately 15 ml, including all sources, totaling 500 ml a month. Experts deliberating on healthy edible oil consumption at healthier oil consortium at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) emphasised limiting daily oil intake as recommended by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases and promote a healthier life. PGIMER held a northern regional workshop on the topic "Roadmap for replacing trans-fats with healthier oil in India" on Thursday. Dr JS Thakur from the department of community medicine and school of public health explained that consuming trans fats and excessive oil increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and dementia. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) India noncommunicable diseases (NCD) Profile (2018), NCDs contribute to nearly 67% of all deaths in the country. Director CSIR-IMTech Dr Alka Rao said, excessive oil consumption and the consumption of reused oil affect health significantly. "Anything in excess will harm the body. Consumption of edible oil is significantly high in the Northern region." The different edible oils contain different essential fatty acids. Therefore, for balance, it is recommended to use a variety of edible oils within the given limit rather than consuming only one type of oil constantly. Highlighting that reheating of oil leads to the generation of trans fats, which are harmful to the body, she added,"Any type of trans fat is bad for health"....