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From: zleyyij <75810274+zleyyij@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2024 12:52:15 -0600
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@@ -42,6 +42,10 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms
 	- Hydrogen atoms of the double bonded carbon are on the same side of the hydrocarbon atom
 - **Trans fats** are unsaturated fatty acids that have a trans double bond.
 	- Hydrogen atoms of the double bonded carbons are on the opposite side of the hydrocarbon chain
+	- **Hydrogenation** is the food manufacturing process that adds hydrogen atoms to liquid vegetable oil, forming trans fats.
+		- Can be stored for longer periods because they are less likely to undergo oxidation
+		- Raise "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood
+		- Increases risk of heart disease
 - **Essential fatty acids** are fatty acids that must be supplied by the diet
 	- **Linoleic acid** - 18 carbon omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils
 	- **Alpha-linolenic acid** - 18 carbon omega-3 fatty acid, found in flaxseed, walnuts