Trans Fat Facts and Fiction

Not all fats are alike, and trans fats get even less respect than their natural counterparts. Although most trans fats are consumed from processed foods, some are found naturally in meat and dairy products.

1. Most of the trans fats (also called trans fatty acids) consumed come from a process called hydrogenation, which:

A. Changes liquid oil to solidB. Changes solid oil to liquidC. Combines saturated and unsaturated fats

2. You can find trans fats in:

A. Vegetable oil and pastriesB. Doughnuts and french friesC. MargarineD. All of the above

3. Your best daily dose of trans fat is:

A. 20 gramsB. 10 milligramsC. None

4. Trans fat can contribute to heart disease because:

A. It causes obesityB. It raises the level of LDL ("bad") cholesterol in the bloodC. It makes heart muscles harder

5. The Food and Drug Administration requires that:

A. Product labels list the amount of trans fat per servingB. Labels list trans fats under saturated fat contentC. Both

6. The best way to avoid trans fats is:

A. Move to the other side of the grocery aisleB. Eat fewer processed foodsC. Reduce calorie intake

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