Trans fatty acids have been the subject of extensive research. Currently, the quantity of trans fat is a required listing on food labels, and consumers are recommended to limit consumption as much as possible.
a. Trans fatty acids can be manufactured by a process called hydrogenation, which makes oils more solid at room temperature.
b. The majority of trans fatty acids consumed in the United States are found in naturally occurring sources like meat and full-fat dairy products.
c. In a trans fatty acid, the hydrogen atoms are attached on the same side of the double carbon bond.
d. Trans fatty acids are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Ans: a. Trans fatty acids can be manufactured by a process called hydrogenation, which makes oils more solid at room temperature.
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