Basic Canine Nutrition

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  1. 2. essential for bone formation, muscle metabolism, fluid balance and nervous system function
  2. 3. component of all foods; required in larger amounts than all other nutrients
  3. 6. lists the minimum levels of crude protein and fat and the maximum levels of water and fiber
  4. 9. chemicals made from amino acids, form enzymes metabolizing food into energy and form hormones
  5. 10. partially degraded animal tissue
  6. 11. are fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals
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  1. 1. must be listed in decreasing order of weight
  2. 4. prepared in a mixing pressure cooker and are coated with a liquid fat, carbohydrate, milk products, or "digest" for extra palatability
  3. 5. supply energy to the body
  4. 7. increase the palatability of food, needed for the absorption of certain vitamins and are a source of essential fatty acids
  5. 8. serves as enzymes and are required in small amounts