Trans Fat Facts and Fiction
Not all fats are alike. Some are needed for good health, and others such as trans fats should not be part of a healthy diet. Most trans fats—also called trans fatty acids—are found in processed foods. But some are found naturally in meat and dairy products.
1. Most of the trans fats used is made during a process called
partial hydrogenation. What does it do?
2. You might find trans fats in:
3. Your best daily dose of trans fat is:
4. Trans fats can lead to heart disease because:
5. The FDA requires that:
6. The best way to avoid trans fats is: