Animal Nutrition Quiz

What is the role of veterinary assistants in animal nutrition?

• To entertain animals

• To provide detailed information on nutrients and diets

• To design animal clothing

• To train animals for shows

What is the role of essential fatty acids in the diet?

• They are unnecessary

• They produce natural hormones

• They increase water retention

• They enhance vision

What are proteins essential for in animals?

• Making vitamins

• Providing energy

• Making other amino acids

• Storing minerals

What are macrominerals?

• Minerals needed in small amounts

• Vitamins stored in fat

• Minerals needed in large amounts

• Proteins in food

What is the role of vitamins in the body?

• Store energy

• Provide structure

• Act as antioxidants

• Build proteins

What is digestion?

• The process of making food colorful

• The breakdown of food from large molecules to smaller molecules

• The addition of supplements to food

• The process of increasing food concentration

What is the goal of livestock and meat production programs?

• To decrease body mass

• To provide quick body mass increases

• To make the food more colorful

• To reduce the need for supplements

What are pastures grown as?

• Temporary or permanent

• Seasonal or annual

• Rotational or fixed

• Natural or artificial

What are concentrates used for in animal nutrition?

• As a primary food source

• As an additional nutrient source

• As a vitamin supplement

• As a mineral block

What is an example of a supplement mentioned in the text?

• Protein powder

• Mineral block

• Hay

• Concentrates