Nutrition

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minerals are organic compounds the body slowly digest overtime

False

Most important nutrient

water

what is the most expensive nutrient

protein

one function of water in an animals diet

circulating nutrients, keep them cool, eliminate waste

one source of water for an animal

drinking water

these make up proteins

amino acids

describe which amino acids we need to have in our diet

essential amino acids

name a type of energy nutrient

carbohydrates, fats and oils

name an animal feed stuff with carbohydrates in it

corn,

name an animal feed stuff with plant fiber

hay, silage, alfalfa

what unit is used to measure the amount of energy in food

calories

define a calorie

amount of energy it takes to have one molecule water to one degree celsius

Function of a Vitamin: A,E,D,K,B,C

eye sight

A

Function of a Vitamin: A,E,D,K,B,C

Blood Clotting

K

Function of a Vitamin: A,E,D,K,B,C

bone development

D

Function of a Vitamin: A,E,D,K,B,C

healthy immune system

C

list vitamins(fat soluble vitamins)

A,D,E,K