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trans fat
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trans fat  (trns)
n.
1. A trans fatty acid.
2. Trans fatty acids considered as a group.

trans fat  (trns)
A fat containing trans fatty acids.


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Some fats are actually good for us, some can be consumed in small quantities but trans fats are dangerous in any quantity They should be eliminated from our diet entirely but this is difficult, as we first have to identify the foods that contain the trans fats Some fats are actually good for us, some can be consumed in small quantities but trans fats are dangerous in any quantity.
Opponents have argued the bill is an example of unwarranted government intrusion and that the decision to use trans fats should be left up to each restaurant.
Unfortunately, the FDA will not be labeling the amount of trans fats contained in the foods you eat until 2006, so it is prudent to avoid all products that have hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated on the label.
 
 
 
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