Breaking down key nutrients: water and energy

Question 1

what is the most important nutrient?

Answer 1

water

Question 2

what percent of body water results in death?

Answer 2

10% dehydrated

Question 3

what are the 5 functions of water?

Answer 3

ion balance across cellular membranes, transport of nutrients within and among cells, elimination of waste products through urine, removal of heat through evaporative cooling, lubrication in joints and internal organs

Question 4

what are 3 ways the body experiences natural water loss?

Answer 4

urine excretion, fecal excretion, lung evaporations

Question 5

what are the 3 body functions that energy is necessary to perform?

Answer 5

maintaining and synthesizing body tissue, physical work, regulating body temperature

Question 6

what is the first requirement met by an animal’s diet?

Answer 6

fat/energy

Question 7

what are the 3 pro’s to portion controlled feedings?

Answer 7

can control weight status, can control growth rate, and can control energy balance

Question 8

what does GE stand for and what is the energy used for?

Answer 8

gross energy is used for digestibility and urinary losses

Question 9

what does DE stand for and what is the energy used for?

Answer 9

digestible energy is used for absorption across the intestinal mucosa

Question 10

what does ME stand for and what is the energy used for?

Answer 10

metabolized energy is used for tissue use

Question 11

what is the most important factor in determining the quantity of food that a pet eats each day?

Answer 11

energy density

Question 12

what does RER stand for and what does it represent?

Answer 12

resting energy requirements is the energy required for a normal animal at rest

Question 13

what does MER stand for and what does it represent?

Answer 13

maintenance energy requirements is the energy required for a moderately active adult animal