A Study on Contents of Trans Fatty Acids in Foods Served at University Dormitory and Their Consumption

대학 기숙사 식당의 식품중 Trans 지방산의 함량 및 섭취량에 관한 연구

Trans fatty acids are formed during processings of oils such as refining, hydrogenation and heat treatment at high temperature. Recently, interesting on whether trans fatty acids involve in development of atherosclerosis and cancer are getting more attentions. This study was to investigate contents of trans fatty acids in food served at domitories of a women's university in Seoul and also amount of the trans fatty acids consumed by the students. Food items were divided into five groups. Their contents of the trans fatty acids were, in the order of decreasing, 12.7% for cookies and cakes, 1.23% for fried foods, 0.98% for fried and sauted animal foods, 0.74% for milk and milk products and 0.72% for fried and sauted vegetables. Amount of trans fatty acids consumed by the students was 0.63g per day per person.