Nutrition

Question 1

list the nutrient requirements

Answer 1

water
energy
protein
vitamins
minerals

Question 2

list the nutrient classes

Answer 2

water
carbohydrates
lipids
amino acids
vitamins
minerals

Question 3

which nutrient is considered limiting when balancing a ration?

Answer 3

energy

Question 4

which nutrient is the greatest concern for survivability?

Answer 4

water

Question 5

what is the main source of energy for monogastrics?

Answer 5

simple carbohydrates in their diet

Question 6

what is the main source of energy for ruminants and nonruminant herbivores?

Answer 6

VFA’s

Question 7

what is the main source of protein for monogastrics?

Answer 7

their diet

Question 8

what is the main source of protein for ruminants?

Answer 8

their microbes, which digest and synthesize protein from their diet

Question 9

what are the main functions of water?

Answer 9

transportation, lubrication, cooling

Question 10

what are the main functions of carbohydrates and lipids?

Answer 10

energy substrates

Question 11

what are the main functions of proteins?

Answer 11

muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue

Question 12

what are the main functions of calcium, and which type of mineral is it?

Answer 12

macromineral, structure and movement

Question 13

what are the main functions of sodium, potassium, and chlorine, and what type of minerals are they?

Answer 13

macrominerals, structure and signaling

Question 14

what are the main functions of iodine and what type of mineral is it?

Answer 14

micromineral, synthesizing T3/T4, which controls metabolic rate

Question 15

what are the main functions of iron, and what type of mineral is it?

Answer 15

micromineral, found in hemoglobin for oxygen transportation

Question 16

what are the two types of minerals?

Answer 16

macrominerals and microminerals

Question 17

how many macrominerals are there?

Answer 17

7

Question 18

how many microminerals are there?

Answer 18

11

Question 19

what are the two types of vitamins?

Answer 19

fat soluble and water soluble

Question 20

list the fat soluble vitamins

Answer 20

A, D, E, K

Question 21

list the water soluble vitamins

Answer 21

C, B, B-complex

Question 22

which type of vitamin can be stored?

Answer 22

fat soluble vitamins

Question 23

what happens to the water soluble vitamins if they aren’t used?

Answer 23

they are expelled through urine

Question 24

what is the function of vitamin A?

Answer 24

cell growth

Question 25

what is the function of vitamin D?

Answer 25

bone formation

Question 26

what is the function vitamin E?

Answer 26

Red blood cell formation

Question 27

what is the function of vitamin K?

Answer 27

blood Klotting, lol

Question 28

what is the function of vitamin B/ B-complex?

Answer 28

many metabolic functions

Question 29

what is the function of vitamin C?

Answer 29

antioxidant

Question 30

list the three main types of feed classification

Answer 30

roughages, concentrates, and feed additives

Question 31

describe the nutrient characteristics of roughages

Answer 31

high in fiber, low in energy

Question 32

describe the nutrient characteristics of concentrates

Answer 32

low in fiber, high in energy

Question 33

give examples of roughages

Answer 33

proteinaceous is legumes:
alfalfa
clovers
carbonaceous is grasses:
bermuda
fescue
crop residue (stoner cows)

Question 34

give examples of high energy plant source concentrates

Answer 34

corn, barley, wheat, oats