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The process of converting food energy into molecules small enough to be absorbed
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| What are the 3 sources of food energy |
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- Protein - Made up of amino acids; complex organic molecules consisting of N, S, C, H, O & Ph
- Carbohydrates - Includes sugars, starches and cellulose; Organic molecules consisting of C, H & O. Demonstration of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
- Fats - Made of many fatty acids including C, H, O but with higher proportions of carbon and hydrogen to oxygen
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- Building blocks
- Raw materials to replenish us
- Engery
- Protein, Carbs & Fat
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Vitamins ans Minerals
Only needed in small quantities |
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| Fat Soluble Vitamins Consist of.. |
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Absorbed with lipids, comes in body through fat. They are stored in the body fat. |
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Provided by the sunlight conversion of 7 dehydocholesterol (found in the skin) to D3 deficiency
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| Found in lettuce, vegitable oil, whole oats & egg yolk |
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| Synthesis by bacteria in the GI tract. Needed for clotting factor production |
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| Found in parsley, Kale, Cabbage & Fruit. It is a potent antioxident |
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| Essential for energy conversion and nerve function in the body. |
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- Zinc = Anemia & Hemorrages
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- NaCl = Requirement for growth, Needed for fluid balances in the body
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| Most important nutrient for the body. Consists of 80% of our body. The kidneys decide how much H2O to keep based on the body's needs. For dogs/cats dry food can make them more thirsty where as wet food can help hydrate them because it holds a lot of H2O. |
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