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Nutrition

Unit 4 section 2

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Name 3 macro nutrients Calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium
Name 3 micro nutrients Iron, zinc, iodine, copper
What is the correct calcium to phosphorus ratio? Ca:P 1-1.4:1
What is a protein? Complex molecule built from amino acids
What are the chemical bonds called that hold the amino acids together? Peptide bonds
What is a polypeptide? Many peptides joined together to form a chain
How many amino acids are there? 21
Name 3 amino acids - arginine - cystine - valine - taurine - histidine - lysine
What can an excess of protein cause? Short - term hyperexcitability & conversion into fat adipose tissue
What is the name of the group that fat belongs to? Lipids
What enzyme breaks down fat? Lipase
Name 3 essential fatty acids Linolenic, linoleic & arachidonic
What are vitamins A D E K examples of? Fat soluble vitamins
Fat deficiency can cause what? Abnormal skin & hair, andruff, greasy coat, coarse hair, reproductive failure
How much fibre is required in the diet of a rabbit? 13-24%
What is the daily water requirements of dogs and cats? 50ml/kg/day
What are saccharides? Simple sugars
What are considered complex sugars? Starch & fibre
What are the sources of magnesium? cereals, bones & green veg
What mineral is responsible for oxygen transportation? Iron
Which vitamin is important in eye health? Vitamin A (retinol)
What can an excess of zinc cause? Diarrhoea
Which breed of dog is prone to copper toxicosis? Bedlington terrier
What is the function of vitamine B12? Division of cells in bone marrow & normal functioning of brain
Deficiency in which vitamin can affect wound healing? Vitmain C
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