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Fast-Food Fried Chicken and Fries

Fried chicken, fries and other fast foods that are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil are top trans fat foods. Trans fat raises LDL or bad cholesterol and lowers HDL or good cholesterol. Trans fat is produced through hydrogenation, which is the process of adding hydrogen to vegetable oil. Restaurant fried foods are high in calories, cholesterol and sodium.

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