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What are Examples of TFAs?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 278,000 deaths each year can be attributed to the intake of industrially produced trans fats, also referred to as TFAs. These harmful fats represent just one of the multiple meanings behind the acronym TFA, which can also stand for trifluoroacetic acid (a persistent chemical contaminant) or the Trade Facilitation Agreement (a global commerce policy).