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The prefix trans means beyond. This even true for trans fat.

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What is the Tagalog word for trans fat?

trans fat = Tabang trans


What are trans fats and how are they helpful or not?

Trans-fats are fats that are formed when oils go through a process called "hydrogenation" to increase their shelf-life. From a food manufacturer's perspective, this is great- it allows you to keep oils from going rancid for much longer times. For you, it's not so great- trans fats negatively affect cholesterol levels and appear to greatly increase the risk of heart attack. One Harvard study found that individuals consuming 4 grams of trans-fat a day were twice as likely to suffer a heart attack as compared to non-trans-fat consuming peers. Eliminating trans-fats is simple- just read the nutrition labels. Under ingredients, avoid any oil listed as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. "Hydrogenated sunflower oil" "Partially hydrogenated coconut oil" and so on all contain trans fats and should be avoided. Manufacturers are allowed to list a product with .5 grams of trans-fat as 0 grams, so remember that just because a product listed "0 grams of trans fat" doesn't actually mean the product is trans-fat free. Read the ingredients to know for certain!


What does trans mean?

Trans can mean two things that I'm aware of: Trans is a shortened form of the word Transmission. And it can also mean across. For example, the Pontiac Trans Am would mean across America, the trans American.


What does the root trans mean?

The root "trans" means across or beyond. It is commonly used in words like transport, transfer, and transmit, indicating a movement from one place to another or a change in location.


What does trans-eurasion mean?

Trans-Eurasion means across Europe and China.

Related Questions

What is 0 gram trans fat mean?

That there is no trans fat in the item, or that there is less than 0.5 grams of trans fat.


When a nutrition labels states that something has 0 grams of trans fat this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food?

No. If it had no trans fat it would say so.


What is the Tagalog word for trans fat?

trans fat = Tabang trans


Is trans fat or sat fat worse?

Trans


Is saturated fat a trans fat?

No. Trans fats are unsaturated.


What is a fact on trans fat?

trans fat is not good for your body it can be bad for you and it is hard to lose trans fat off of your body so try to stay away with stuff that has (Trans Fat in it) bad for you take my advice.


Which fat is the worst?

trans fat


What does total fat mean?

It means the total amount of fat in the food. This is a compilation of all of the different types of fat (like unsaturated, trans, ect.).


Does 0 grams of trans fat guarantees that there are no trans fats in the food?

No, it does not. The FDA allows food products to be labeled 0 grams trans fat if there is less than 0.5 grams of trans fat. A way to double-check that there is no trans fat is by checking the ingredients list. If is says "shortening", "partially hydrogenated oils", or "hydrogenated oils", then there is trans fat in the product.


What is the worst fat for your body?

trans fat


What fat will keep you the longest?

Trans Fat


Is hydrogenated lard trans fat?

No, lard is not inherently trans fat. Trans fat generally refers to hydrogenated fats developed by man-made processes to keep foodstuffs moist and tender through abnormal temperatures. Fried, processed, and some baked goods contain hydrogenated (trans) fat. Though trans fat do occur naturally in some degree (such as in dairy), the anti-trans fat push is for heavily manufactured foods.