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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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Our study found that when consumers are exposed to information about the harmful effects of trans fat on the local news, they buy fewer products high in trans fat.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, trans fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil.
 
 
 
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