Calculate rations for animal diets

Question 1

Calorie

Answer 1

is a unit of energy

Question 2

metabolism energy

Answer 2

the energy in food that the body can extract and use bodily proccesses

Question 3

Obese

Answer 3

overweight

Question 4

Emaciated

Answer 4

underweight

Question 5

what must feeding plans include:

Answer 5

• Fresh water provision (clean water)
• How will food be delivered to animals
• What ingredients will amke up the diet
• Is the food fresh or dry
• Will supplements be needed for some
• How will food be stored

Question 6

Calculate the energy content

Answer 6

Protein - 3.5kcal per gram
Fat- 8.5kcal per gram
Carbohydrates- 3.5 kcal per gram
fibre: 0 kcal per gram

Question 7

Gross energy

Answer 7

the total chemical energy in food that can be converted into other forms

Question 8

Digestible Energy

Answer 8

The amount of GE that the body is actually able to digest

Question 9

Metabolisable energy

Answer 9

the net energy remaining after fecal and urinary energy loss

Question 10

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer 10

the amount of energy required to run the basic bodily functions and proccesses

Question 11

Resting Energy Rate

Answer 11

the amount of energy required for an animal at rest. RER is aways larger than BMR