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Record 1 2012-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fatty Substances (Food)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dietetics
DEF

An unsaturated fatty acid that contains one or more isolated or non-conjugated double bonds in a trans-configuration.

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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Diététique
DEF

Acide gras insaturé qui contient une ou plusieurs liaisons doubles isolées ou non conjugées de configuration trans.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Dietética
DEF

Ácido graso insaturado que ha sido parcialmente hidrogenado y se utiliza en los alimentos para aumentar su vida útil y mantener su sabor.

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.

OBS

Ficha realizada en colaboración con los estudiantes del Certificado en Traducción español-inglés del Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canadá.

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