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Trans Fatty Acid
Definition 1
A class of dietary fatty acids containing at least one double bond in the trans formation. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
Definition 2
A type of fat that has certain chemical properties and is usually found in processed foods such as baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, shortening, margarine, and certain vegetable oils. Eating trans fat increases blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. (NCI Dictionary)
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