Trans fat, also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids, or trans fatty acids, is a type of unsaturated fat that occurs in foods. Trace concentrations of trans fats occur naturally, but large amounts are found in some processed foods. Since consumption of trans fats is unhealthy,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] artificial trans fats are highly regulated or banned in many nations. However, they are still widely consumed in developing nations, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths each year.[8] The World Health Organization (WHO) had set a goal to make the world free from industrially produced trans fat by the end of 2023.[9] The goal was not met, and the WHO announced another goal "for accelerated action till 2025 to complete this effort" along with associated support on 1February 2024.[10]
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