01 - nutrients

Question 1

water is the most important nutrient

1. daily requirement (mL/day) in dogs?
2. in cats?

Answer 1

1. 1.6 * RER
2. 1.2 * RER

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

(lipids)

1. which fatty acid required in dog’s diet?
2. in cats?
3. fat improves absorption of what vitamines?

Answer 5

1. linoleic acid
2. linoleic acid and arachidonic acid
3. ADEK

Question 6

energy ratio

carbs:proteins:fats

Answer 6

4:4:9

Question 7

GIVE DEF AND EXCESS FOR EACH OF THE MINERALS

Question 8

calcium

Answer 8

def: dec bone mineralization, bone fractures
excess: nephrosis, enlarged costochondral junctions

Question 9

phosphorus

Answer 9

def: pica, rickets, poor growth
excess: bone loss, calcification of soft tissue

Question 10

potassium

Answer 10

def: anorexia, heart and kidney lesions

excess rare

Question 11

NaCl

Answer 11

def: inability to maintain water balance
excess: thirst, seizures, death

Question 12

magnesium

Answer 12

def: musc weakness, decreased bone density, seizures
excess: uroliths, paralysis

Question 13

iron

Answer 13

def: goiter, repro failure, myxedema
excess: goiter, dec appetite

Question 14

selenium

Answer 14

def: musc dystrophy, subq edema, renal mineralization
excess: vomiting, staggering, salivtion

Question 15

chromium

Answer 15

def: impaired glucose tolerance
excess: dermatitis, lung cancer