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What Are Trans Fats & Why Are They Bad?
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Jack posted on 2015/08/01Ever wondered what those 'trans fats' on food labels actually mean and why they're so bad for you? This video breaks down the science behind hydrogenation and the FDA ban, helping you understand LDL cholesterol and heart disease risks. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to nutrition and health that's super useful for daily life!
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trans fats
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A type of unhealthy fat found in processed foods.
- Unsaturated fats that contain at least one nonconjugated trans double bond.
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More saturated fats
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fats containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids, considered less healthy than unsaturated fats.
trans fat
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A type of unhealthy fat found in processed foods.
- An unsaturated fat containing one or more trans double bonds.
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