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More than 90% of the fat in our body exists in what form?

Extra Credit: What is meant by complimentary or combining proteins? Give an example of two foods which provide complimentary proteins. Explain why vegans and vegetarians need to eat a variety of plants per each serving. 

Saturated fats are characterized by presence of what in their long carbon fatty-acid chain?

What does the USDA organic label on a food product indicate?

Complex carbohydrates are made up of how many sugar units?

Which of the following groups might particularly benefit from choosing organic foods due to concerns about pesticide levels?

Plant stanols and sterol esters added to some margarines work by doing what?

List any FOUR characteristic of organic farming practices mentioned in the lecture?

The AREDS study” indicates that taking 500 milligrams of vitamin C

List any FOUR examples of a high-fiber food.