CH 9 Animal Nutrition Flashcards
Energy providing nutrients include
Proteins fats and carbohydrates
Non energy producing nutrients include
Minerals, water, and vitamins
AAFCO stands for
Association of American Feed Control Officials
What are the fat soluble vitamins
A D E K
What are the water soluble vitamins
Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C,
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored in the body
Stored in the body fat and in the liver.
Why are vitamins important ?
They are important for chemical reactions of metabolism
What nutrient is the primary energy source of most commercial pet foods
Fat
What do fats do in the body
Enhance palatability,
Necessary for absorption, storage, and transport of fat soluble vitamins
They are The source of essential fatty acids
What essential fatty acids do dogs and cats need
Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and arachidonic acid.
AAHA stands for
American Animal Hospital Association
What does WSAVA stand for
World small animal veterinary Association
