Chapter 9: Feed & Nutrition Flashcards
List the five components of food that are known as nutrients
1- proteins 2- fats 3- carbohydrates 4- vitamins 5- minerals
What is the difference between an essential nutrient and a nonessential nutrient?
Essential nutrients cannot be produced in an animal’s body or in a sufficient amount and must be supplied in the diet
True or False
A loss of 10% the body’s water can result in death
True
In animal facilities, what is usually added to animals’ drinking water to prevent the growth of Psuedomonas aeruginosa?
Hydrochloride acid
What is the indigestible form of carbohydrate that provides no energy called?
Fiber
What two types of molecules join together to make up Carbohydrates?
Sugar and starch
The main function of body fat is:
To provide energy
Which molecules join together and o make up proteins?
Amino acids
True or False
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate.
True
A deficiency in this can lead to anemia
Iron
These are electrolytes
Sodium and chloride
These are fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
This vitamin cannot be synthesized by NHPs or guinea pigs
Vitamin C
A deficiency in this can lead to thinning of the bones
Calcium
Why must water-soluble vitamins be supplied to an animal on a daily basis?
They are not easily stored by the body
