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- Also known as: Trans fatty acids or hydrogenated fats
- Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fatHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
- They are man-made fatsUniversity of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
- Increase the risk of heart diseaseUniversity of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
- Raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower good cholesterol (HDL)University of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
- Occur naturally in milkHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
- Can be found in: Cookies, potato chips, crackers, margarine
- New York City banned trans fats in 2006
- The FDA began requiring food labels to include trans fats in 2006University of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
- Some food with no trans fats substitute high amounts of saturated fats, making them similarly unhealthyBoston Globe: Does Less Trans Fat Make Food Healthier?
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The trans fat controversy refers to the growing concern about the potential health risks posed by food containing trans fats (found in partially hydrogenated oils). The issue led New York City (and other cities and restaurants) to ban the use of trans fats altogether.
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Trans Fat Controversy Questions
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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@givan2code Wendy's fries used to be my favorite, but they changed their oil after the trans fat controversy...lame
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