Midterm Prep Flashcards
1
Q
A nutrient
A
Is anything the animals consumes & get energy from. Is any chemical element or compound in the diet that is require for normal reproduction, growth, lactation, or maintenance of life processes
2
Q
A good zoo nutrition program
A
- Includes a record keeping system
- Is scientifically based
- Includes keepers who care
3
Q
A “balanced diet” means a diet that has the correct nutrients, in the proper amounts, that an animal needs to be healthy
A
True
4
Q
Energy is utilized by the animals body for
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- Locomotion
- Thermoregulation
- Biochemical Reactions
5
Q
Regarding Energy
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- GE refers to Gross Energy
- ME refers to Metabolizable Energy
