Energy Nutrients
What are the three main types of energy nutrients found in animal rations?
What are carbohydrates, fats, and oils?
What are essential amino acids?
What are amino acids that must be obtained through diet because the body cannot produce them?
Name two fat-soluble vitamins.
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
What are the two classifications of minerals in animal nutrition?
What are major minerals and trace minerals?
What percentage of an animal's body weight is made up of water?
What is 40-80%?
Why are carbohydrates considered the main energy source for animals?
They power muscular movement, enable heartbeat and breathing, and produce body heat.
Why are proteins important for animals?
They are crucial for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
What is the function of B-Complex vitamins?
They help in energy metabolism and maintaining healthy skin and muscle tone.
Why are minerals important for animals?
They are essential for bone formation, nerve function, and metabolic processes.
Why is water considered the most important nutrient for animals?
It is essential for survival, regulates body temperature, and transports nutrients.
What are the two types of carbohydrates and how do they differ?
What are simple carbohydrates (easily digested) and complex carbohydrates (harder to digest)?
Name two sources of protein for animals.
What are plant-based sources (like soy) and animal-based sources (like meat or fish)?
Why are vitamins considered micronutrients?
They are needed in smaller amounts compared to macronutrients but are essential for various bodily functions.
List three examples of major minerals.
What are calcium, phosphorus, and potassium?
List two functions of water in animal physiology.
What are dissolving nutrients and enabling chemical reactions?
How do ruminants differ from simple-stomached animals in terms of digestion?
Ruminants can digest large amounts of fiber and require a high roughage diet, while simple-stomached animals have limited fiber digestion and require mostly grain diets.
How do deficiencies in protein affect animal health?
They can lead to stunted growth and poor production performance.
How can vitamin deficiencies affect animals?
They can lead to health problems such as weakened immune systems and poor growth rates.
How can a deficiency in minerals affect animal health?
It can lead to issues like poor bone health and reduced growth rates.
How does water content differ between young and adult animals?
Young animals have a higher water content compared to adults.
Calculate the energy value of fats and oils compared to carbohydrates.
What is 2.25 times that of carbohydrates?
Explain the difference between major and trace minerals.
Major minerals are needed in larger amounts, while trace minerals are required in smaller amounts but are still essential for health.
Describe the role of fat-soluble vitamins in animal nutrition.
They help dissolve in fats and are involved in various bodily functions including vision, blood clotting, and bone health.
Explain how trace minerals contribute to animal health.
They play crucial roles in enzyme function, hormone production, and overall metabolism.
Discuss the importance of regular monitoring of water intake in animals.
It ensures proper hydration, which is critical for optimal health and productivity.