Carbohydrate Flashcards
Types of carbohydrate
Absorbable
Digestible
Ferment able
Non-ferment able
Absorbable carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, alcohols
Digestible carbohydrat as
Disaccharides, starch
Ferment able carbohydrate
Polysaccharides
Non ferment able carbohydrate
Polysaccharides, lignin
Types of fiber used in pet foods
Insoluble
Soluble
Mixed
Does a dog require absorbable/ digestible carbs?
CHO not necessary if enough protein
Fructose-oligosaccharides
Hydrolysis product of inulin
Polymers of fructose joined by beta 1 - 2 bonds
Not digested in small intestine so fermented by anaerobic bacteria
Sources of fructose-oligosacchaires
Onions (1-7%)
J. Artichokes (12%)
Wheat (1-4%)
Fructose oligosaccharides are metabolized by
Beneficial bacteria (Bifidobacteria)
Fat is __% digested in small intestine
99
Carbohydrate is about __% digested in small intestine
80
Firmer feces
Insoluble fiber
Fat
Calcium
Morning
Softer stool
Soluble fiber Carbohydrate Magnesium Evening Change of diet