AS2 6.00

Cy tried several different varieties of commercial food for his rabbits. After several attempts to come up with the most nutritious feed, he determines that:

• all feed is the same regardless of the ingredients.

• animals are not selective in the kind of feed they will eat.

• good feed products are only good if the animal eats them.

• the more costly a feed product, the more the animal eats it.

Water is considered the most important nutrient because:

• bone joints are lubricated with water.

• protein is its major component.

• water converts food to energy and produces heat.

• water makes up 55 to 65% of the animal's body.

Josie has a collie that she is using to breed for a litter of puppies. She chooses a reproduction ration in order to meet the dog's need for:

• calcium, phosphorus, and protein.

• carbohydrates and fats.

• energy and protein.

• minerals, protein, and vitamins.

Joey adjusts his fish feed program according to the water temperature. As the water warms, the fish require:

• less feed because the fish eats less.

• more feed because the fish eat more.

• no feed because the fish do not eat in warm water.

• the same amount of feed regardless of water temperature.

Fats aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and have 2.25 times more energy than:

• calcium.

• carbohydrates.

• minerals.

• vitamins.

Which is needed the least to meet the nutritional needs of small animals?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Sugar

• Water

Martha has a dog and cat. Her feeding program is designed:

• so that both animals do not receive any protein.

• so that both animals receive the same amount of protein.

• to give the cat double the protein that the dog receives.

• to give the dog double the protein that the cat receives.

The nutrient most important for producing enzymes and providing material for the growth of bones and teeth is:

• carbohydrates.

• fats.

• minerals.

• proteins.

Carbohydrates are most important for:

• controlling the animal’s body temperature and transporting nutrients.

• converting food to energy and producing heat.

• developing and repairing muscle, skin, hair, and nerves.

• regulating body glands and protecting against disease.

Sherry's Doberman pinscher has just had puppies. Sherry decides to switch the dog to lactation ration which will supply more:

• calcium, phosphorus, and protein.

• carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.

• protein, minerals, and vitamins.

• protein, carbohydrates, and fats.