Which is true in regards to essential fatty acids?
Cannot be synthesized in the body
Can be synthesized in the body
Check mark all macro-nutrients.
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
Lipids
Oxygen
Glycogen
What is true in regards to excess protein in the body?
Does not store. Is filtered by liver and kidneys.
Stores for long term energy use
Stores for short term energy use
Stored for 20 minutes, then it is filtered by the kidneys than the liver
The amount of protein usable by the body is?
Biological value
Net value
Net energy
Biological energy
Pet food companies will mix BOTH plant and animal protein in their food.
The greater the number of essential fatty acids, the higher that the biological value is likely to be.
Cats need?
2x less protein than dogs
2x more protein than dogs
The same amount of protein as dogs
3x less protein than dogs
4x more protein than dogs
What is true in regards to crude protein?
Measures nitrogen in food
Measures hydrogen in food
Measures glycerin in food
Measures lipids in food
Dogs need more taurine than cats
Which animals requires taurine as part of the diet?
Cat
Dog
Develops definitions of feed ingredients that is used on pet food labels.
AAFCO
FDA
EPA
USDA
Cats are?
Carnivores
Omnivores
Dogs are?
The AAFCO makes laws in regards to animal food labels
