High trans fat diet may create spare tire

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" Diets rich in trans fat cause a redistribution of fat tissue into the

abdomen and lead to a higher body weight even when the total dietary

calories are controlled, " Lawrence L. Rudel, a professor of pathology

and biochemistry and head of the Lipid Sciences Research Program, said

in a prepared statement.

" We conclude that in equivalent diets, trans fatty acid consumption

increases weight gain, " researcher Dr. Kylie Kavanagh said in a

prepared statement. " In the world of diabetes, everybody knows that

just 5 percent weight loss makes enormous difference. This little

difference was biologically quite significant. "

Results of the study were presented Monday at the American Diabetes

Association's annual scientific sessions, in Washington, D.C.

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