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Which nutrients provide structural material and energy in animal nutrition?
Which nutrients provide structural material and energy in animal nutrition?
- Vitamins
- Macronutrients (correct)
- Minerals
- Fiber
What is the function of fiber in animal nutrition?
What is the function of fiber in animal nutrition?
- Energy production
- Protein synthesis
- Mechanical and biochemical reasons (correct)
- Structural material
Which dietary material does not provide energy in animal nutrition?
Which dietary material does not provide energy in animal nutrition?
- Vitamins (correct)
- Macronutrients
- Fiber
- Minerals
What are the constituents of molecules of carbohydrates and fats?
What are the constituents of molecules of carbohydrates and fats?
In animal nutrition, what do macronutrients exclude?
In animal nutrition, what do macronutrients exclude?
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What are macronutrients?
What are macronutrients?
Macronutrients are the primary nutrients that provide structural material and energy for animals. They are essential for growth, maintenance, and various bodily functions.
Does fiber provide energy?
Does fiber provide energy?
Fiber, although essential for digestion and gut health, doesn't directly provide energy for animals.
What elements make up carbs and fats?
What elements make up carbs and fats?
Carbohydrates and fats are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Why are vitamins important?
Why are vitamins important?
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What do macronutrients exclude?
What do macronutrients exclude?
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Study Notes
Nutrients in Animal Nutrition
- Proteins and fats provide structural material and energy essential for growth, repair, and metabolic processes in animals.
- Carbohydrates are also energy sources, aiding in quick energy release for various bodily functions.
Function of Fiber
- Fiber aids in digestion by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.
- It serves as a substrate for beneficial gut bacteria, enhancing gut health and nutrient absorption.
Dietary Material Without Energy
- Fiber is the dietary material that does not provide energy, as it is not fully digested by animals and passes through the digestive tract largely intact.
Constituents of Carbohydrates and Fats
- Carbohydrates are primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.
- Fats, or lipids, consist of glycerol and fatty acids, also made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen but in a different structural formation.
Exclusions from Macronutrients
- Macronutrients exclude micronutrients, which include vitamins and minerals essential for various biochemical processes but required in smaller amounts compared to macronutrients.
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