• 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.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as: Trans fatty acids or hydrogenated fats
  2. Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fatHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
  3. They are man-made fatsUniversity of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
  4. Increase the risk of heart diseaseUniversity of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
  5. Raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower good cholesterol (HDL)University of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
  6. Occur naturally in milkHealth Canada: TRANSforming the Food Supply
  7. Can be found in: Cookies, potato chips, crackers, margarine
  8. New York City banned trans fats in 2006
  9. The FDA began requiring food labels to include trans fats in 2006University of Maryland Medicine: Trans Fats 101
  10. 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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