Fundamental Concepts: Intro Flashcards
What is nutrition?
An integrated process which food is utilized to provide nutrients necessary for life
What factors can affect nutrition?
Preferences, religion, allergies, environment, psychology, socioeconomic status
What is animal nutrition?
It is the study of nutrients needed for an animal to survive, how the animal digests and utilizes nutrients, the impact nutrients have on health, and how these factors influence growth and performance
Why is studying animal nutrition important?
- Improves health and well-being - reduces metabolic disorders and minimizes hunger
- Improves production and performance - improves milk production and reproduction
- Saves money - decreases feed costs, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability
- More sustainable - reduces environmental impact and minimizes use of resources
Who is the father of nutrition? What did he study?
Antione Lavoisier and studied metabolism and respiration
What did Francois Magendie study?
Nitrogen in the diet
What did Jean-Baptiste Boussingault discover?
Animals cannot obtain nitrogen from the atmosphere
What did Justus von Lieberg study?
Converting starches to fat
What did Nathan Zuntz discover?
The fermentation hypothesis and forage utilization by ruminants
What are the feed requirements for all animals?
Nitrogen, fat, energy, minerals, and vitamins
What are the classes of feed?
Fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
