Nutrition Midterm Flashcards
What influences Palatability?
Odor, temperature, texture, shape, fat content, water content, salt content
What are Macronutrients?
Supply energy - Carbs, Protein, Fat
What are Micronutrients?
Don’t supply energy - Vitamins, Minerals, Water
How do animals excrete water?
Urination, Defecation, Respiration
What are water-soluble vitamins?
C, B
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
A,D,E,K
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored?
Liver, Fat
Define By-Product
The non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals
Define Cachexia
Muscle wasting due to disease
Define Sarcopenia
Loss of muscle mass unrelated to disease
What percentage of daily calories can come from treats?
10%
What is the formula to calculate RER?
70(BW in kg)^0.75
What is the formula for daily water intake?
1.6 x RER or, 60-80ml/kg per day
What are the most energy demanding life-stages?
Growth, Gestation, Lactation
What is the rate of recurrence of urinary stones in cats?
50%
What percent of dehydration puts an animal at risk for death?
15%
What is the primary site for water absorption?
Large Intestine