trans fat
Artery-clogging oil type
Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat with a particular molecular structure that makes it behave more like saturated fat in the body.
Most trans fats are created industrially by adding hydrogen to vegetable oils (partially hydrogenated oils), which extends shelf life and improves texture in processed foods.
Trans fats raise bad cholesterol while lowering good cholesterol, making them especially harmful: The FDA banned artificial trans fats in food products.
Small amounts occur naturally in meat and dairy.
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- microwave popcornPre-packaged poppable snack
- frozen pizzaPre-made pie, stored cold
- doughnutsRing-shaped fried pastries
french fries · crackers · cookies · fast food · fried foods · biscuits · pie crust · frosting
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
cardiovascular · inflammation · coronary · plaque · stroke · obesity · diabetes · metabolic syndrome
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- catalystAgent enabling change
- double bondTwo shared electron pairs
- solidifyMake or become hard
oil · industrial process · alkene · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · isomer · molecular structure · lipid
Product ingredient disclosure system
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- banOfficial restriction on something
- nutrition factsPackaged food's ingredient breakdown
- ingredient listEnumerated recipe components
public health · dietary guidelines · reformulation · phase-out · daily value · health claims · WHO · food policy
margarine
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- microwave popcornPre-packaged poppable snack
- frozen pizzaPre-made pie, stored cold
doughnuts · french fries · crackers · cookies · fast food · fried foods · biscuits · pie crust · frosting · coffee creamer
heart disease
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
HDL · cardiovascular · inflammation · coronary · plaque · stroke · obesity · diabetes · metabolic syndrome · arterial
hydrogenation
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- catalystAgent enabling change
- double bondTwo shared electron pairs
solidify · oil · industrial process · alkene · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · isomer · molecular structure · lipid · triglyceride
food labeling
Product ingredient disclosure system
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- banOfficial restriction on something
- nutrition factsPackaged food's ingredient breakdown
ingredient list · public health · dietary guidelines · reformulation · phase-out · daily value · health claims · WHO · food policy
- FDA regulationFDA, drug approval, medical devices, prescription drugs, food labeling
- fatty acidsalpha-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, acetic acid, DHA, EPA
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, minerals, vitamin, proteins
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, moderation, sugar-free
- cooking fatslard, shortening, tallow, vegetable oil, bacon grease
trans fatomega-3 fatty acid
Polyunsaturated dietary lipid
monounsaturated fat · fish oil · polyunsaturated fat · olive oil · omega-3
fat, fatty, fats, fatness, fatten, fatter, fattening, fattest, trans