CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -“Bad” fats - trans fats - increase disease risk, even when eaten in small quantities. Foods containing trans fats are primarily in processed foods made with trans fat from partially hydrogenated oil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known as the worst type of fat, trans fats, also called trans fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oils, can be found in many of the foods we hate to love. They can be found naturally in some animal products, such as meat and whole milk, or in some baked goods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples are lard, butter, milk fat, meat, chicken and pork skin, ice cream and cheese. Beware of coconut and palm oils as well. These tropical oils contain high amounts of saturated fats.