BIO 369 Animal Nutrition: Nutritional Sustainability

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on nutritional sustainability.

Sustainability

The ability of a food system to provide sufficient energy and essential nutrients required for health without compromising future generations.

Nutritional Sustainability

An approach that ensures food systems provide necessary nutrients while protecting resources for future generations.

Eutrophication

Nutrient accumulation in water systems that leads to excessive algae growth, often resulting from agricultural runoff.

Carbon Footprint

Expressed as kcal energy input/kcal protein output or kg CO2 emitted/kg product output, indicating environmental impact.

Water Footprint

The total volume of freshwater used to produce a product, including blue, green, and gray water components.

Anthropomorphism

Attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, such as animals.

Mycotoxins

Toxic compounds produced by certain fungi that contaminate crops, potentially affecting food safety.

Life Cycle Assessment

A technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life from cradle to grave.

Social Equity in Sustainability

Consideration of food quality, safety, employment, and welfare in sustainable practices.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Ingredient Selection in Pet Food

The process by which pet food companies choose components based on factors such as nutrition, cost, and environmental impact.

Environmental Stressors

Factors such as carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles that impact sustainability in food production.

Processing and Transportation Issues

Factors affecting the sustainability and efficiency of food production related to distance traveled and business activities.

Employee Welfare in Sustainable Practices

Consideration of the quality of life and working conditions for individuals involved in food production.

Pet Food Industry Challenges

Issues related to ingredient selection, nutrient composition, production efficiency, and safety that affect pet health and sustainability.

Agricultural Energy Inputs

Inputs like fertilizers, machinery, fuels, irrigation, and pesticides that contribute to food production.