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Why is proper nutrition important?
It makes it possible for us to efficiently feed our animals and helps us maximize the length and quality of their lives. It reduces nutritional risk factors.
What is a nutrient?
Components of the diet that have specific functions within the body. They contribute to growth, tissue maintenance, and optimal health. They are essential to life.
What are the different types of nutrients?
Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins.
Which nutrients produce energy?
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What is the difference between an essential nutrient and a non-essential nutrient?
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How are nutrients classified?
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What is a macronutrient?
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What is the most important nutrient of all?
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Water makes up what percent of the body?
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Many tissues are composed of what percent of water?
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A loss of what percent of body water results in death?
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Water is essential for the occurrence of what?
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What is dehydration?
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What are the functions of water?
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How do animals intake water?
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Dry food contains what percent of water?
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Canned food contains what percent of water?
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Animals fed what types of diets voluntarily drink more water?
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Dehydration is more of an issue in which animals?
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What are examples of everyday losses of water?
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What are some examples of abnormal losses of water?
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When does dehydration occur?
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What is a protein made up of?
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What does the structure of an amino acid consist of?
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The only change between the different amino acids is the what?
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What come together to create proteins?
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The links created between amino acids are called what?
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What is the by-product of peptide bonds?
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Proteins are what?
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What is a polypeptide?
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The construction of proteins is guided by what?
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What is an essential amino acid?
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What is an essential amino acid for cats only?
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Why is taurine important?
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What are 3 issues that a cat that is deficient in taurine might have?
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Study Notes
Importance of Nutrition
- Proper nutrition enhances animal health, extending lifespan and quality of life.
- Reduces nutritional risk factors.
Nutrients and Their Functions
- Nutrients support growth, tissue maintenance, and overall health.
- Essential for life; categorized into macronutrients and micronutrients.
Types of Nutrients
- Six primary types: water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins.
- Macronutrients include proteins, fats, and carbohydrates which produce energy.
Essential vs Non-Essential Nutrients
- Essential nutrients must be obtained through diet.
- Non-essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body.
Nutrient Classification
- Nutrients are classified into macronutrients (energy producers) and micronutrients (do not supply energy) along with water.
Macronutrients
- Macronutrients include proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, which provide energy.
Role of Water
- Water is crucial, making up approximately 50-70% of body weight.
- Specific tissues can contain 70-90% water.
- A loss of 10% body water can lead to death.
Functions of Water
- Facilitates cellular reactions, acts as a transport medium, regulates temperature, aids digestion, and eliminates waste.
- Water is produced and utilized in various chemical reactions.
Water Intake Methods for Animals
- Animals intake water through eating, drinking, and metabolic water.
Water Content in Foods
- Dry food contains 10-12% water.
- Canned food contains 72-82% water.
- Animals on dry diets tend to drink more water.
Dehydration
- More prevalent in cats than in dogs.
- Occurs when water output exceeds water intake.
Everyday and Abnormal Water Losses
- Everyday losses include urination, defecation, and respiration.
- Abnormal losses can occur due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Proteins and Amino Acids
- Proteins are made of chains of amino acids.
- Amino acids consist of an amino group, carboxyl group, a central carbon, and a variable R-group.
Peptide Bonds and Polypeptides
- Peptide bonds form between amino acids, releasing water as a by-product.
- Proteins are essentially polypeptides with multiple peptide bonds.
Protein Synthesis
- Guided by DNA through RNA.
Essential Amino Acids
- Must be supplied through diet; not synthesized by the body.
- Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats, crucial for bile acid formation, retinal function, and myocardial health.
Effects of Taurine Deficiency in Cats
- Can lead to Feline Central Retinal Degeneration causing blindness.
- May cause Dilated Cardiomyopathy, risking heart failure.
- Impacts fetal development in pregnant cats.
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This quiz covers the importance of nutrition for animal health, detailing the various nutrients and their essential functions. It explores the differences between essential and non-essential nutrients and classifies nutrients into macronutrients and micronutrients.