Nutrition

Question 1

What is a nutrient?

Answer 1

A substance that provides nourishment essential

for growth and the maintenance of life

Question 2

_____nutrients supply energy

Answer 2

Macro

Question 3

_____nutrients DO NOT supply energy

Answer 3

Micro

Question 4

The 4 macronutrients include:

Answer 4

water, protein, carbs, fats.

Question 5

The 2 micronutrients include:

Answer 5

vitamins and minerals

Question 6

What is water necessary for?

Answer 6

temperature regulation, digestion

Question 7

What are the 3 routes of daily water loss?

Answer 7

urination, defecation, respiration

Question 8

Cats need __ essential amino acids

Answer 8

11

Question 9

Dogs need __ essential amino acids

Answer 9

10

Question 10

Amino acids are required to….

Answer 10

build, repair and replace body proteins

Question 11

T or F: (Non essential) amino acids CAN be synthesized by the body

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

T or F: (Essential) amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body.. so must be included in the diet

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

__ minerals are essential for dogs and cats

Answer 13

12