Multiple Choice 1 point The term TRANS FATTY ACID means __ Type of fat that is found in animal products and is good for you. Type of fat that is found in plants and is bad for you. Type of fat that is found in processed foods and is good for you. Type of fat that is found in processed foods and is bad for you.

## Step 1<br />Trans fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fat that can be found in certain foods. They are not naturally occurring but are created through that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid.<br />## Step 2<br />These trans fats are often found in processed foods, such as baked goods, snack foods, and fast food. They are not animal products or plant-based foods.<br />## Step 3<br />Trans fats are considered bad for health because they raise levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, which is often referred to as 'bad cholesterol'. This can increase the risk of heart disease.