Nutrient Classes Flashcards
Which could best be called the MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT?
water
Which nutrient class provides most of the energy in livestock diets?
carbohydrates
Which nutrient class has the most energy per gram?
Fats
Which nutrient class provides energy only after requirements for it are met?
Protein
Which nutrient classes do NOT provide any energy?
vitamins, minerals and water
Which nutrient class is analyzed as crude fiber and NFE?
carbohydrates
Which nutrient class is soluble in ether?
fat
Which nutrient class is analyzed by kjeldahl procedure?
proteins
Which nutrient class is analyzed by N X 6.25?
protein
How much energy do fats, carbohydrates and proteins have in relation to each other?
fats have 2.25 times as much energy as carbohydrates and protein