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- Alternate names: Trans fatty acids, hydrogenated fats
- Fat type: Unsaturated fatHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
- Origin: Mostly man-made UMMC: Trans Fats 101
- Increases the risk of heart diseaseUMMC: Trans Fats 101
- Raises bad cholesterol (LDL)UMMC: Trans Fats 101
- Lowers good cholesterol (HDL)UMMC: Trans Fats 101
- Occurs naturally in milkHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
- New York City banned it in 2006
- Required on food labels by FDA in 2006UMMC: Trans Fats 101
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Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat that is most often artificially synthesized and added to many foods. Due to the health effects of trans fat, it is starting to be banned from many restaurants and food products in the United States. However, there is quite a bit of controversy regarding the use of trans fat.
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Common Sources
States Where Ban Is Enacted
- California
- New York (similar but not same as CA)
California Ban
On July 25, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger became to first to signed a law, banning trans fat in restaurants across the state of California. The ban requires restaurants to begin phasing out the use of trans fat oils by July 1, 2010. After 2010, any restaurant that still uses trans fat as an ingredient can be fined up to $1,000.Los Angeles Times: Schwarzenegger Signs Law Banning Trans Fats in... (July 26, 2008)Disclaimer
The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on the health effects of trans fat.-
Trans Fat Questions
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what is zero trans fat ?do you prefer zero trans fat bakery products ? Name the brand/manufacturer with zero transfat in your country 1 AnswerTrans fat is very bad for your health, it can aid you in having diabetes, heart disease and a stroke. Below is a website that tells the truth about trans fat. h... read more -
How can something with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in it claim to have 0g of trans fat? 2 AnswersI remember reading somewhere that if the amount of partially hydrogenated oil is less than a certain amount such as .5 gram then they do not have to list it. T... read more -
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Horribly disappointed in Scout Popcorn...5g of trans fat in a 40 g bag. Isn't that illegal or something now? #fb
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@websaito_t 今日は朝と夕方がマック、昼がウェンディーだった。結構皆Non-trans fat 謳ってるけど。
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RT @Journey_Fitness: Which of the following is a healthy fat: trans, hydrogenated, mono or poly unsaturated, margarine o.. http://ow.ly/E5JQ
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Some store-bought frozen waffles contain refined grains combined with refined sugar & trans fat ,making them poor breakfast selections.
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