Chapter 41 Brief outline
Subject:
Biology [1]
Chapter 41
Animal Nutrition
Outline
I. An Animal’s Diet must Supply Chemical Energy, Organic Molecules, and Essential Nutrients
A. Essential Nutrients
1. Essential Nutrients- materials an animal requires but cannot make
2. Four essential nutrients
a) Essential Amino Acids- amino acid that must be obtained in a prefabricated form
b) Essential Fatty Acids- an unsaturated fatty acid
c) Vitamins- organic molecules required in very small amounts (Example: Vitamin C)
d) Minerals- inorganic material required in small amounts (Example: Zinc)
B. Dietary Deficiencies
1. Undernourishment- result of consistently consuming less than the required amount of calories for metabolism
2. Malnourishment- long-term absence from one or more essential nutrients
C. Assessing Nutritional Needs