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POPSTRANS FATS Versus COMMON SENSE Trans fat is the common name for a type of unsaturated fat with trans isomer fatty acid. Trans fats may be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Unlike other fats, trans fats are neither required nor beneficial for health. Eating trans fats increases the risk of coronary heart disease. For these reasons, health authorities worldwide recommend that consumption of trans fat be reduced to trace amounts. Trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils are generally considered to be more of a health risk than those occurring naturally. Trans fats are tightly regulated in some countries, must be disclosed on product labels in many others, and are the central issue in several ongoing lawsuits (particularly against fast food outlets). Many companies are voluntarily removing trans fats from their products, or establishing trans-free product lines. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_fat