Animal Nutrition

A disease caused by severe energy deficiency characterised by wasting of muscle and fatty tissues. (Anemia, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus)

The chemical elements found in fats?

Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption and strengthens the bones and joints. It is made by the skin when ___________________ falls on it.___.

Which essential nutrient makes up 70% of an animal’s body?

Name 2 diseases that are caused by an unbalanced diet with too much fat.

Which disease is caused by severe protein malnutrition, causing swollen feet and enlarged liver and abdomen?

The chemical elements found in proteins?

Which essential nutrient helps form, build, and repair muscles?

Which essential nutrient STORES energy?

Name some inorganic substances that are needed in our diet.

A mineral that is needed for making haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood which carries oxygen.

Scurvy is a lack of

The disease that caused by inadequate amount of iron in the diet?

A balanced diet contains..

Name a disease that could result from a deficiency of vitamin D.

The disease that caused by inadequate amount of vitamin C in the diet?

What is the result of a diet low in roughage (fibre)?

If people don't put this nutrient in their diet, they are likely to have constipation.

Citrus fruits are an excellent source of vitamin

True or False: Essential nutrients are nutrients that the human body is unable to synthesize. They must be obtained from food or water. Essential nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

The chemical elements found in carbohydrates?