6.02 Nutrition

1. —makes up 40-80% of an animal’s body, and is considered by many the most important nutrient
5. Animals that eat an animal-based diet
9. —primary source of energy, made up of sugars, starches, cellulose, and gums
10. —organic compounds made up of amino acids
12. Fed to provide for the storage of nutrients not used for maintenance, growth, or other functions.
16. —process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
17. —feed and water that an animal receives
18. —Provide 2–2.25 times the energy value of carbohydrates and carry fat-soluble vitamins
19. Animals that eat items of plant and animal origin in their diet
20. —feed ingredients with crude fiber levels over 18%

2. Used to address stages of gestation, parturition, and lactation.
3. Animals that eat a plant-based diet
4. —inorganic materials (contain no carbon) needed in small amounts
6. Needed for increasing the size of bones, muscles, organs, and connective tissue.
7. —total amount and kind of feed that an animal is provided during a 24-hour period
8. —feed ingredients with crude fiber levels under 18%
11. —a single feed component in a form and at a level that will help support the life of an animal
13. —trace organic compounds
14. Basic nutrient requirements are met to keep vital body processes functioning.
15. Used to address production of milk, eggs, wool, etc.
21. Feed material that contains a specific nutrient or included for a specific purpose