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POLYUNSATURATED FATS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trans fat
1, record 1, English, trans%20fat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- trans fatty acid 2, record 1, English, trans%20fatty%20acid
correct
- trans unsaturated fatty acid 3, record 1, English, trans%20unsaturated%20fatty%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unsaturated fatty acid that contains one or more isolated or non-conjugated double bonds in a trans-configuration. 4, record 1, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four major categories of dietary fat for labeling purposes: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fat. The FDA [Food and Drug Administration] considers the terms "trans fat" and "trans fatty acids" as interchangeable. 5, record 1, English, - trans%20fat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When listed on a Nutrition Facts panel, it must be termed "trans fat" and be declared directly below the amount of saturated fat. Listing unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, will be mandatory. Mono-and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered "healthy" fats, are voluntary nutrients. They may or may not be declared on a Nutrition Facts panel. 5, record 1, English, - trans%20fat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gras trans
1, record 1, French, gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide gras trans 2, record 1, French, acide%20gras%20trans
correct, masculine noun
- acide gras insaturé de forme trans 3, record 1, French, acide%20gras%20insatur%C3%A9%20de%20forme%20trans
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide gras insaturé qui contient une ou plusieurs liaisons doubles isolées ou non conjugées de configuration trans. 4, record 1, French, - gras%20trans
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gras trans apparaissent lorsqu'on utilise un processus appelé hydrogénation, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'on transforme des huiles liquides en huiles solides. Ce procédé a pour effet d'augmenter la durée de vie et la stabilité du produit, mais également de former les gras trans. 2, record 1, French, - gras%20trans
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Dietética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grasa trans
1, record 1, Spanish, grasa%20trans
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido graso trans 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20graso%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ácido graso insaturado que ha sido parcialmente hidrogenado y se utiliza en los alimentos para aumentar su vida útil y mantener su sabor. 1, record 1, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los ácidos grasos trans, como las grasas saturadas y el colesterol dietético elevan el colesterol LDL (colesterol "malo") que incrementa el riesgo de insuficiencia coronaria. Los expertos en salud recomiendan mantener la ingesta de estos nutrientes lo más baja que sea posible al tiempo de consumir una dieta nutricionalmente adecuada. 3, record 1, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ficha realizada en colaboración con los estudiantes del Certificado en Traducción español-inglés del Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canadá. 4, record 1, Spanish, - grasa%20trans
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low cholesterol diet
1, record 2, English, low%20cholesterol%20diet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- low-cholesterol diet 2, record 2, English, low%2Dcholesterol%20diet
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A diet that restricts foods containing animal fats and saturated fatty acids, as egg yolk, cream, butter, milk, muscle and organ meats, and shellfish, and concentrates on poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, cottage cheese, and polyunsaturated fats. 2, record 2, English, - low%20cholesterol%20diet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régime pauvre en cholestérol
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- régime hypocholestérolémiant 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20hypocholest%C3%A9rol%C3%A9miant
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cas d'excès de cholestérol, l'une des premières choses à faire est de suivre un régime pauvre en cholestérol et d'éviter les mauvaises graisses [...] La première consigne consiste en toute logique à éviter les aliments qui contiennent eux-mêmes du cholestérol. Ce sont exclusivement des aliments d'origine animale. Le monde végétal, lui, fournit des composés voisins appelés phytostérols, lesquels s'opposent à l'absorption du cholestérol au niveau de l'intestin. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le régime hypocholestérolémiant n'est pas «sans graisse», bien au contraire : les graisses doivent représenter 30 % de la ration calorique. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «régime» et «diète» sont souvent en concurrence, toutefois le terme «régime» tend à supplanter le terme «diète» dans l'usage. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20pauvre%20en%20cholest%C3%A9rol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dieta baja en colesterol
1, record 2, Spanish, dieta%20baja%20en%20colesterol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- dieta pobre en colesterol 2, record 2, Spanish, dieta%20pobre%20en%20colesterol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una dieta pobre en colesterol se caracteriza por: Evitar la grasa saturada de origen animal o vegetal, presente en manteca, mantequilla, embutidos, leche entera o sus derivados (nata, quesos curados y fundidos), embutidos, repostería industrial, mayonesas, alimentos precocinados, coco y chocolate. 2, record 2, Spanish, - dieta%20baja%20en%20colesterol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vegetable shortening
1, record 3, English, vegetable%20shortening
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- vegetable oil shortening 2, record 3, English, vegetable%20oil%20shortening
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cooking fat, which is basically flavorless, that is produced from vegetable oils. 3, record 3, English, - vegetable%20shortening
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through a manufacturing procedure known as hydrogenation, shortening is produced from oil and chemically transformed into a solid. During this process, the oil is converted into a saturated fat with trans fatty acids, and effectively removing the healthier polyunsaturated fats. Shortening is used as an ingredient in many baked goods to "shorten" the amount of flour required, which makes breads, pastries and other baked goods tender and flaky. 3, record 3, English, - vegetable%20shortening
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graisse alimentaire végétale
1, record 3, French, graisse%20alimentaire%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- graisse végétale alimentaire 2, record 3, French, graisse%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale%20alimentaire
feminine noun
- shortening végétal 3, record 3, French, shortening%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
- shortening d'huile végétale 4, record 3, French, shortening%20d%27huile%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gras trans sont produits au cours de l'hydrogénation. Quand les huiles végétales se transforment en solide, cela signifie qu'elles ont été au moins partiellement hydrogénées. L'étiquette «shortening végétal» signifie qu'il s'agit d'un produit hydrogéné. 5, record 3, French, - graisse%20alimentaire%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shortening : Corps gras fait d'huiles végétales, souvent partiellement hydrogénées, utilisé en pâtisserie. 6, record 3, French, - graisse%20alimentaire%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On ne retrouve pas le terme «shortening» dans le «Petit Robert» (2003), dans le «Grand Larousse universel» (1995) et dans l'édition électronique du «Trésor de la langue française». «Le Colpron : le dictionnaire des anglicismes» et le «Dictionnaire québécois d'aujourd'hui» mentionnent, pour leur part, que «shortening» est un anglicisme. Seul le «Dictionnaire québécois français» de Lionel Meney souligne que ce terme est un emprunt direct à l'anglais. Par contre, force nous est de constater que le terme «shortening» apparaît au Canada dans l'étiquetage français des produits alimentaires. Il est aussi largement utilisé dans les textes français édités au Québec. On le retrouve dans les textes provenant de différents ministères fédéraux comme l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments, le Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada. L'usage de «shortening» semble donc répandu au Canada malgré le fait qu'il soit considéré comme un anglicisme. 7, record 3, French, - graisse%20alimentaire%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Establishments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- health-food store 1, record 4, English, health%2Dfood%20store
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... when we eat more polyunsaturated fats, we also increase our intake of vitamin E. No trip to the... health-food store is necessary for additional supplements. [jan]. 1, record 4, English, - health%2Dfood%20store
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- magasin de produits de santé
1, record 4, French, magasin%20de%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polyunsaturated fats
1, record 5, English, polyunsaturated%20fats
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corps gras poly-insaturés
1, record 5, French, corps%20gras%20poly%2Dinsatur%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- matières grasses poly-insaturées 1, record 5, French, mati%C3%A8res%20grasses%20poly%2Dinsatur%C3%A9es
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- saturated fats 1, record 6, English, saturated%20fats
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compared to saturated fats, such as those in butter, beef, and pork, polyunsaturated fats are more subject to oxidation and therefore require more vitamine E. 1, record 6, English, - saturated%20fats
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- graisses saturées
1, record 6, French, graisses%20satur%C3%A9es
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les graisses saturées sont des graisses dont tous les acides gras sont saturés. 1, record 6, French, - graisses%20satur%C3%A9es
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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