Read nutrition facts labels to know how much trans fats is found in the foods you eat. Trans fats from partial dehydrogenation have been association with cardiovascular disease and now the FDA requires food companies to put the amount trans fats on nutrition facts labels.
Improve Your Nutrition One Day at a Time January 2nd
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com
Updated January 15, 2009
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