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Ever bought a food product with a "fat free" claim on it? What does it mean anyway? Have you ever thought about it?

In reality, those foods have fat in them and the nutrition facts aren't telling you the whole truth. Nutrition and diet expert Bonnie Taub-Dix explains:
The FDA allows any food with .5 grams of trans fat or less to claim "0 grams trans fat" on the label. If you happen to eat several servings or a few different 'trans fat-free' foods during a day, you can wind up consuming a measurable amount, which leads to increased levels of artery-clogging, bad (LDL) cholesterol. Don't be fooled! Check the ingredient list, and if you see "hydrogenated" or "partially-hydrogenated oil" listed, step away from the package.
[US News]