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Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient for proper growth in animals?
Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient for proper growth in animals?
- Proteins (correct)
- Water
- Fats
- Carbohydrates
What is a balanced ration?
What is a balanced ration?
- A diet that contains only simple carbohydrates
- A diet that contains all the essential nutrients in excess
- A diet that contains only water, carbohydrates, and fats
- A diet that contains all the nutrients an animal needs and in the correct proportions (correct)
What can happen if an animal is deficient in essential nutrients?
What can happen if an animal is deficient in essential nutrients?
- Improved reproduction
- Increased feed efficiency
- Stunted growth and low production (correct)
- Increased rate of gain
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in an animal's body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in an animal's body?
What is the main source of simple carbohydrates in an animal's diet?
What is the main source of simple carbohydrates in an animal's diet?
What is the main role of fiber in the digestive system of animals?
What is the main role of fiber in the digestive system of animals?
Which two main functions does water serve in the body?
Which two main functions does water serve in the body?
What percentage of an animal's diet should carbohydrates make up?
What percentage of an animal's diet should carbohydrates make up?
How much more energy do fats contain compared to carbohydrates?
How much more energy do fats contain compared to carbohydrates?
What is the best energy source for most cells?
What is the best energy source for most cells?
Water is an essential ______ in animal production.
Water is an essential ______ in animal production.
A balanced ______ contains all the nutrients an animal needs and in the correct proportions.
A balanced ______ contains all the nutrients an animal needs and in the correct proportions.
There are six classes of essential ______—water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.
There are six classes of essential ______—water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.
Carbohydrates should make up about ______ percent of an animal's diet
Carbohydrates should make up about ______ percent of an animal's diet
Simple carbohydrates are easily digested and are found in concentrates such as ______, ______, ______, ______, and ______.
Simple carbohydrates are easily digested and are found in concentrates such as ______, ______, ______, ______, and ______.
Fiber is composed of plant cells and ______.
Fiber is composed of plant cells and ______.
Four factors that may affect the nutritional requirements of animals are ______.
Four factors that may affect the nutritional requirements of animals are ______.
The six classes of essential nutrients are ______.
The six classes of essential nutrients are ______.
Water makes up about ______ percentage of the weight of a mature animal.
Water makes up about ______ percentage of the weight of a mature animal.
The two main functions of water in the body are to regulate the animal’s body temperature and to assist in ______ nutrients.
The two main functions of water in the body are to regulate the animal’s body temperature and to assist in ______ nutrients.
Which of the following is NOT a function of feed?
Which of the following is NOT a function of feed?
What is the main nutrient needed by animals for maintenance?
What is the main nutrient needed by animals for maintenance?
Which nutrient is primarily required for growth in animals?
Which nutrient is primarily required for growth in animals?
What can happen if an animal lacks proper nutrition during gestation?
What can happen if an animal lacks proper nutrition during gestation?
What is the process of an animal giving milk called?
What is the process of an animal giving milk called?
What type of ration is needed for animals expected to conduct all types of work and activity?
What type of ration is needed for animals expected to conduct all types of work and activity?
What percentage of an animal's diet is typically allocated for maintenance?
What percentage of an animal's diet is typically allocated for maintenance?
Which nutrient is required in higher levels during lactation?
Which nutrient is required in higher levels during lactation?
What is the increase in size of muscles, bones, and other body parts called?
What is the increase in size of muscles, bones, and other body parts called?
What are the two main functions of water in an animal's body?
What are the two main functions of water in an animal's body?
Which of the following is a type of roughage?
Which of the following is a type of roughage?
What is the main difference between legume roughages and nonlegume roughages?
What is the main difference between legume roughages and nonlegume roughages?
Which of the following is a high-energy concentrate?
Which of the following is a high-energy concentrate?
What is the main difference between high-energy concentrates and high-protein concentrates?
What is the main difference between high-energy concentrates and high-protein concentrates?
What is the main difference between animal proteins and vegetable proteins?
What is the main difference between animal proteins and vegetable proteins?
What is the main difference between free access feeding and scheduled feeding?
What is the main difference between free access feeding and scheduled feeding?
Which of the following is a type of animal protein?
Which of the following is a type of animal protein?
Which of the following is a type of vegetable protein?
Which of the following is a type of vegetable protein?
What is the main purpose of supplements in animal feed?
What is the main purpose of supplements in animal feed?
Which of the following is a key component of successful and efficient reproduction?
Which of the following is a key component of successful and efficient reproduction?
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