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trans fatty acids and heart disease
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trans fatty acids and heart disease
by chris__0__0, Mar 29, 1999 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on March 31, 1999 at 09:07:43:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: trans fatty acids and heart disease posted by Bob on March 30, 1999 at 17:13:40:
Hello, I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and I'm sure the Doctors will answer you the same but when you see the word "hydrogenated oil" in the ingredients list of a food, that means that some (maybe even all) of the fatty acids (mostly polyunsaturated) in the product have been changed into trans fatty acids through the process of hydrogenation. Oils are hydrogenated primarily to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life because fats have a tendancy to become rancid in certain conditions. Trans fatty acids do commonly occurr in foods such as some breads and commercial products. The bottom line is to eat a low fat, varied diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables and grain products. Hope this helped.
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: trans fatty acids and heart disease posted by Bob on March 30, 1999 at 17:13:40:
Hello, I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and I'm sure the Doctors will answer you the same but when you see the word "hydrogenated oil" in the ingredients list of a food, that means that some (maybe even all) of the fatty acids (mostly polyunsaturated) in the product have been changed into trans fatty acids through the process of hydrogenation. Oils are hydrogenated primarily to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life because fats have a tendancy to become rancid in certain conditions. Trans fatty acids do commonly occurr in foods such as some breads and commercial products. The bottom line is to eat a low fat, varied diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables and grain products. Hope this helped.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Mar 29, 1999 12:00AM
, Mar 29, 1999 12:00AM_
Thanks for the reinforcement Bob. Lifestyle and diet changes are some of the toughest things for people to change (including doctors) and the work you are doing is invaluable.
CRC
