Week 7 (Nutritional Requirements) Flashcards
1
Q
Define Digestion
A
long chains of molecules break down, individual molecules
2
Q
Define Absorption
A
molecules enter the bloodstream
3
Q
Define Metabolism
A
chemical reactions within the cells
4
Q
Types of MACROnutrients
A
water, protein, carbohydrates, fats/lipids- cannot be sythesised within body
5
Q
Types of MICROnutrients
A
Vitamins/ Minerals
5
Q
Define Demination
A
excretion of waste from protein ‘detoxification’
6
Q
Define Transamination
A
production of new proteins ‘transformation’
7
Q
What are essential fatty acids for cats and dogs?
A
omega 3 and 6 (Linoleic/ Arachidonic)
8
Q
What are Triglycerides?
A
made up of 3 fatty acids with glycerol ‘backbone’
9
Q
What is Arachidonic acid?
A
omega 3, essential for cats- found in meat
