D. Foods Containing Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fatty acids are present in:
1. Solid fats produced by part hydrogenation of oils.
2. Natural products originating from ruminant, cud-chewing animals. Importantly, milk contains virtually no trans fat.
3. Commercially baked products and fast foods, for example, a large order of french fries contains 3.68 g of trans fatty acids and one doughnut contains 3.2 g (see Table 1).
A change in eating habits is necessary, particularly, in North America. Unfortunately manufacturers who produce foods high in trans fatty acids are not requested to include the content in food labels. Even foods labeled cholesterol-free and cooked in vegetable oil may have a high content of trans fatty acids. Both stringent labeling and public education should be required.

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