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What are Trans Fats?

Examples include : crackers , cookies, cakes, frozen pies snack foods and deep fried foods frozen pizza vegetable shortening and stick margarines refrigerated dough products Trans Fat and My Health

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What are Trans Fats?

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  1. Examples include: • crackers, cookies, cakes, frozen pies • snack foods and deep fried foods • frozen pizza • vegetable shortening and stick margarines • refrigerated dough products • Trans Fat and My Health • Trans fats can have an effect on your health - especially your heart health.  If you eat high amounts of trans-fats you are at risk for: • Raising your “bad” cholesterol levels • Lower your “good” cholesterol levels • Increasing your “bad” cholesterol, puts you at a higher risk for: • Developing heart disease • Having a stroke   • Developing Type 2 Diabetes Reducing Trans Fat in My Diet Limiting trans fats in your diet is an important step in a healthy diet.  It is recommended that adults consume no more than one third of their calories from fat to reduce their risk of developing chronic disease, such as heart disease.  However, it is advised to keep your consumption of trans fats as low as possible. 1. Choose products that have monounsaturated fat (canola and olive oil) and polyunsaturated fat (soybean, corn and sunflower oil) in recipes that call for fat. 2. Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean sources of protein, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products. 3. Read the nutrition facts label before purchasing or consuming processed foods. Choose products with 0 grams trans fat and no partially hydrogenated oil. What are Trans Fats? Trans fat (also known as partially hydrogenated oil) is a type of man-made fat that helps certain foods stay fresh on the shelf longer and taste better.  They can be found in food products we eat on a daily basis. Where Are Trans Fats Found? There are two sources of trans fat: 1. Natural - this type of trans fat is produced in the stomach of some animals.  We consume small amounts of trans fat when we eat animal products - such as meat and dairy.2. Man-made - this type of trans fat is created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil (called hydrogenation), which makes oil solid at room temperature.  Partially hydrogenated oils are used to improve shelf life, texture and flavor in foods.

  2. If you have any questions feel free to contact your dietitian: Janell (202)269-6885 Laura (202)269-6879 Brandy (202)269-6876 Brittany (202)269-6887 Face the Fats:Trans Fat and Your Health Your food delivery service is in the process of eliminating trans fat in your meals and groceries.  Learn why?! Trans Fat in Your Food Read the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to see if there are any trans fats in that product.  Try to choose foods with 0 grams trans fat.  Make sure to also read the “Ingredient List” to see if there are any “partially hydrogenated oils” in that product. • When the Nutrition Facts panel says the food contains “0 g” of trans fat, it means the food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. • When a food contains “0 g” of transfat, but includes “partially hydrogenated oil” in the ingredient list, it means the food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving.

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