2nd 3rd optional. FDA has announced an official date of 2010-06 when they will accept submissions to 3 rd edition. The 3 rd Edition will be Mandatory 2013-06-01. Health Canada has announced a mandatory date of 2012-06-01. The EU date of 2012-06-01 has been published in the Official Journal.
I don't know what you mean by root word. Lipo - is the root for fat and used often at the molecular level. Adipose - is the word for fat tissue. fat: <biochemistry> A triglyceride (lipid) that is usually solid at room temperature. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j...
Main functions of fat in food. a. Energy: Fats serve as a fuel for energy production. Fat is also an important storage form of body fuel. b. Essential Nutrients: Dietary triglycerides supply the body with essential fatty acids.