Question

carbohydrates vitamin and mineral exam
clinical medicine 1
75 points possible
name chloe trick
group a b c
work on scantron
all answers must be on scan - tron for credit. anything not transferred correctly or absent on scan - tron will not be counted toward grade.

1. carbohydrate intake is conditionally essential in which of the following circumstances?

a) glycosuria b) gestation
c) lactation (d) both b and c

1. in general, how many days should be allowed for diet changes in dogs and cats?

(a) 5 to 7 days b) 1 to 3 days
c) 48 to 72 hours d) 21 days

1. fiber is technically a nutrient because it is present in foods and has a positive effect on the body

a) true
(b) false

1. which animals do not produce amylase in their saliva?

(a) carnivores b) omnivores
c) herbivores d) all of the above

1. what organ is very instrumental in metabolizing and storing the majority of nutrients?

a) kidney b) stomach
(c) liver d) spleen

1. carbohydrates are stored in the body short term in the form of

(a) glycogen b) myoglobin
c) glycoproteins d) fatty acids

1. all of the following are functions of carbohydrates except:

a) provides amino acids b) produce energy
c) produce body heat d) is a structural component of other molecules

1. fiber is often a component of dog or cat foods and

(a) is an essential nutrient
b) comes from protein found in animal tissues
c) is broken down by the carnivores digestive system into glucose
(d) resists digestion by enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract

1. carbohydrates in the diet:

a) are stored as adipose tissue b) are stored in the liver & muscle as glycogen
c) do not provide energy to the animal (d) both a and b

1. diet recommendation for diabetic patients is

a) foods that are high in fat for weight gain b) foods that are high in sugar for energy
(c) foods that are high in fiber (cellulose) for slow d) foods that are high in moisture for
release of nutrients compensatory hydration

Explanation:

These questions focus on animal nutrition concepts, including carbohydrate requirements, digestion, storage, and dietary recommendations for specific conditions.

Answer:

1. d) Both B and C
2. a) 5 to 7 days
3. b) False
4. a) Carnivores
5. c) Liver
6. a) Glycogen
7. a) Provides amino acids
8. d) Resists digestion by enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract
9. d) Both A and B
10. c) Foods that are high in fiber (cellulose) for slow release of nutrients