Sources of Nutrients

Question 1

Water

Answer 1

*largest and cheapest component
*can only survive a few days without it
*internal organs and muscles contain roughly 75% water
*aids in regulating body heat and temperature
*Sources of water include streams, ponds, and water buckets

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

*made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
*65-80% of feed consumed by animals
*Cellulose (from plants) most abundant energy source
3 categories:
Monosaccarides
Dissaccharides
Polysaccharides

Question 3

Fats (lipids)

Answer 3

*made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (less O2 then carbs)
*increase energy intake without increasing food intake
*high calorie value
*Higher quality sources include soy, flax, rice bran

Question 4

Benefits of omega 3

Answer 4

lowered heart rate
increased insulin sensitivity
increased stride length
increased sperm output
lowered inflammatory markers in blood

Question 5

Protein

Answer 5

*made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
*Make up determined by the kind and number of amino acids
*22 different amino acids
*Higher quality sources include soybean meal and alfalfa

Question 6

Vitamins

Answer 6

*Organic compounds
*either made by the body or provided in feed rations
*used in clotting blood, forming bones, reproducing, lactation, and preventing certain nervous system disorders
Fat soluble: A,D,E,K
Water soluble: B-complex, C