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TransFat.sPubDate = "10/30/2006 2:58:14 PM GMT";
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TransFat.appHeader = "fact file| The skinny on trans fat";
TransFat.appDeck = "Click on a question below to get the lowdown.";
TransFat.appFooter = "SOURCE: American Heart Association";
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TransFat[i-1].body = "Trans fat (also known as trans fatty acids) is formed when liquid vegetable oils go through the chemical process of hydrogenation to make the oils more solid. This gives food a longer shelf-life and can improve taste, shape and texture. Some trans fat also is found naturally in small amounts in certain meat and dairy products.";

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TransFat[i-1].body = "Consumption of trans fat raises levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol and lowers levels of HDL, or “good,” cholesterol. This can cause the arteries to become clogged and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.";

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TransFat[i-1].body = "Most trans fat is found in shortenings, stick margarine, cookies, crackers, snack foods, fried foods (including fast foods), doughnuts, pastries, baked goods and other processed foods made with or cooked in partially hydrogenated oils. To find out if a packaged food contains trans fat, check the food label. Health experts advise consuming as little trans fat as possible while still getting a nutritionally adequate diet.";

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