Concept information
Preferred term
trans fat
Definition
- Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat that can be produced commercially by the process of hydrogenation of plant oils and animal fats. Trans fats are also produced naturally in meat and dairy products, but most trans fatty acids in the typical American diet come from hydrogenated foods. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Trans Fat]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/trans_fat
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