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Why is nutrition important for animals?
What do young animals need every day to grow and be healthy?
Nutrients delivered by feed (diet)
Nutrition is only important for adult animals.
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What is epigenetics?
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Without the correct nutrients, serious complications can arise for those animals within our ______.
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What factors are important in feeding animals?
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Study Notes
Importance of Nutrition
- Essential for cell survival; lack of specific nutrients can lead to cell death and overall organism demise.
- Critical for those involved with animal care to ensure pets and livestock live healthy, productive lives.
- Proper understanding of nutrients and their utilization is vital for effective management and care of animals.
Human Nutrition Considerations
- Knowledge of how to maintain a healthy diet is essential; diet can impact genetic predispositions.
- Determining adequate nutrient intake relies on established guidelines and research.
- Epidemiological studies provide insights into the positive effects of a balanced diet on health.
Animal Nutrition Considerations
- Accurate feeding practices are crucial to meet the minimum nutritional requirements of animals.
- Efficiency in feeding practices minimizes waste and optimizes growth; cost considerations are often a factor.
- Least-cost formulations can help manage feed expenses while providing necessary nutrition.
Emerging Insights in Nutrition
- The adage "we are what we eat" highlights nutrition's significant role, especially in young animals where early nutrition affects future health and performance.
- Epigenetics plays a role in nutrition; heritable gene expression changes can occur without altering the DNA sequence, affecting phenotype.
- Approximately 30% of genes are estimated to be involved in epigenetic changes influenced by nutrition.
- Alterations in gut microflora due to diet are critical for the development of immune functions and behavior modulation, as evidenced by studies such as the Gordon lab's fat rat research.
Daily Nutrient Requirements
- Young animals require specific nutrients through their diet for growth and health maintenance.
- Proper nutritional delivery through feed is essential for the well-being of growing animals.
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This quiz examines the critical role of nutrition for cell survival and overall animal health. Understanding why specific nutrients are essential will prepare you for future work with animals. It emphasizes the responsibilities involved in ensuring the long, healthy lives of farm and companion animals.
