trans fatty acid
Partially hydrogenated oil component
Trans fatty acid is an unsaturated fat whose molecular structure has been altered so that hydrogen atoms sit on opposite sides of a carbon double bond.
This configuration, rare in nature but common in partially hydrogenated oils, makes the fat more solid at room temperature.
Trans fats raise bad cholesterol while lowering good cholesterol, increasing heart disease risk.
Most countries now restrict or ban their use in food.
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- LDL cholesterolHarmful blood fat transporter
- coronary arteryHeart's own blood supply
- plaque buildupFatty arterial deposits
cardiovascular risk · HDL cholesterol · inflammation · arterial blockage · triglycerides · ischemia · myocardial infarction · stroke risk
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- fried foodsItems cooked in oil
- baked goodsFoods made by baking
- snack foodsCasual between-meal eating
fast food · deep frying · crackers · cookies · pastries · microwave popcorn · coffee creamer · frosting
Plant-derived culinary lipid
- catalystAgent enabling change
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- saturationState of complete permeation
- industrial processStandardized production technique
food processing · isomerization · chemical reaction · hydrogen gas · solidification
Edible oils and grease
- fat intakeDietary lipid amount
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
saturated fat · unsaturated fat · omega-3 · omega-6 · lipid profile · diet modification
Water-insoluble organic compound
- isomerSame formula, different shape
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- double bondTwo shared electron pairs
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
stereoisomer · molecular structure · carbon chain · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · conjugated · alkene · biochemistry
Product ingredient disclosure system
- FDA banAgency-imposed market removal
- nutrition factsPackaged food's ingredient breakdown
- daily valueNutrient intake guideline
- health claimsStated product wellness benefits
ingredient list · dietary guidelines · public health · food policy · reformulation · phase-out
heart disease
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- LDL cholesterolHarmful blood fat transporter
- coronary arteryHeart's own blood supply
plaque buildup · cardiovascular risk · HDL cholesterol · inflammation · arterial blockage · triglycerides · ischemia · myocardial infarction · stroke risk · vascular damage
margarine
Vegetable oil spread
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- fried foodsItems cooked in oil
- baked goodsFoods made by baking
snack foods · fast food · deep frying · crackers · cookies · pastries · microwave popcorn · coffee creamer · frosting · pie crust
vegetable oil
Plant-derived culinary lipid
- catalystAgent enabling change
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- saturationState of complete permeation
industrial process · food processing · isomerization · chemical reaction · hydrogen gas · solidification
dietary fat
Edible oils and grease
- fat intakeDietary lipid amount
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
metabolism · saturated fat · unsaturated fat · omega-3 · omega-6 · lipid profile · diet modification
lipid
Water-insoluble organic compound
- isomerSame formula, different shape
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- double bondTwo shared electron pairs
hydrocarbon · stereoisomer · molecular structure · carbon chain · polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · conjugated · alkene · biochemistry · organic compound
food labeling
Product ingredient disclosure system
- FDA banAgency-imposed market removal
- nutrition factsPackaged food's ingredient breakdown
- daily valueNutrient intake guideline
health claims · ingredient list · dietary guidelines · public health · food policy · reformulation · phase-out
trans fatty acidomega-3 fatty acid
Polyunsaturated dietary lipid
monounsaturated fat · polyunsaturated fat · DHA · EPA · alpha-linolenic acid
trans, fatty, acid, fatten, fattened, fattening, fattier, fattiest, acids