Animal Nutrition Flashcards
1
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What is Nutrition?
A
Science
Transformation
Nutrients
Diet
Body Tissues
2
Q
Role of Nutrition in Animal Production
A
Feed cost represent 60-80% of total cost production
Affect the product’s characteristics
Influence consumer purchases (product quality, nutritional value of products, food safety)
3
Q
Animal Nutrition in other fields
A
Livestock Management
Environmental Science
Economics, Marketing, Statistics
Feed Processing Engineering
Biochemistry
Meat Science
Food Safety
Animal Behavior
Animal Health
4
Q
Nutrient
A
any feed constituent or group of constituents of the same general composition that aids in the support of life
5
Q
Classes of Nutrients
A
Water
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
*Energy, not nutrient
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