VETN 211B: Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins

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What are the 3 types of fats?

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Derived

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Simple fats are…

Triglyecerides

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The higher the quality of protein…

The less quantity will be needed

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What are the forms of polysaccharides?

They are classified/complex carbohydrates

  • Starches

  • Sugars - glycogen

  • Dietary fiber

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What is the essential amino acid for cats?

Taurine

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Are oligosaccharides easy for animals to digest?

False

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What are some fat’s functions?

  • Source of energy

  • Forms structural component of cell membranes

  • Absorbs vitamins A, E, D, K

  • Source of EFA (essential fatty acids)

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What are monosaccharides?

Simple sugars

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What is the ideal diet in regards to carbs for a cat is?

Low carbs, high protein

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Do cats catabolize amino acids at a slower rate than dogs?

No

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What is a major source of energy?

Carbohydrates

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What are disaccharides?

Two sugars linked together

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What are the classifications of carbohydrates?

  • Monosaccharides

  • Disaccharides

  • Oligosaccharides

  • Polysaccharides