Nutrition Flashcards
All carbohydrates are made of
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Carbohydrates serve as a
dietary source of energy
Carbohydrates all break down into the simplest sugar, also known as,
glucose
Three categories of carbohydrates
- simple sugars
- startches
- cellulose
Four functions of Water
- Metabolism (chemical reactions)
- Joint Lubrication
- Temperature Regulation
- Transports Nutrients and Waste
How much water should an animal drink daily?
1 gallon per 100 pounds of body weight
Fats and Lipids contain ______ x more energy than carbohydrates.
2.25
Three Functions of Lipids and Fats
- providing insulation and protection
- essential fatty acids
- fat-soluble vitamins
Which nutrient contains the most nitrogen?
Protein
100% Crude Protein contains what percent nitrogen?
16% Nitrogen (6.25 conversion of N to CP)
Proteins are built of
amino acids
Proteins that must be supplied in the diet
Essential Amino Acids (Proteins)
Proteins that can be synthesized by the animal
Non-Essential Amino Acids (Proteins)
True or False: Protein needs decrease with age
True (once an animal reaches peak growth rate, they are consuming more feed with a lower protein concentration and once they reach maturity, they are consuming less feed and protein)
basic structural unit of the body
Protein
Example proteins in the body
enzymes
hormones
DNA/RNA
antibodies
Organic nutrients needed in small amounts
Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins:
B & C
Fat-soluble vitamins:
A, D, E, K
Inorganic compounds needed in small amounts
Minerals
Function of Minerals
skeletal formation/maintenance
Macrominerals
Ca, P, CL, K, Na, S, Mg
Two most abundant minerals in the body
Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P)
2:1 ratio in body
Minerals that serve as electrolytes in the body
Chlorine (Cl), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na)
Function of microminerals
regulate enzyme systems
Mineral deficiency causes:
reduced feed intake/growth rates
increase susceptibility to diseases
slowed or smaller skeletal formation
Water composes what percent of an animal cell?
70% water
Ruminant Animals
goat, cow and sheep
Why can horses digest hay?
they have a functioning cecum
Preparation of food for absorption: reduction in food particle size by mechanical, chemical, enzymatic and microbial processes
Digestion