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the science of the interaction of a nutrient with some part of a living organism (animals). Very important for the health status of an animal.
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Nutrition
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When the body works efficiently.
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Health
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occurs when one or more nutrients are deficient. the body will partition nutrients to maintain the body or maintain life.
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Stress
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the process of formulating a diet (ration) for an animal.
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Art of Nutrition
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the chemical substances found in feedstuffs that can be used and are necessary for the maintenance, production, and health of animals.
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nutrients
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feed products (food) that are used or can be used for formulating an animal's ration.
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feedstuffs or feeds
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what the horse requires to maintain the body
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maintenance
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when additional nutrient is added to the diet for margin of error
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nutrient allowance
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concentration of nutrient in diet or in a feedstuff
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nutrient density
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the feedstuffs used to formulate a diet for an animal
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ration
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any type of athletic activity
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work
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_____ regulates glucose, which is used by the brain.
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insulin
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THE ABILITY TO DO WORK
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ENERGY
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means carbon is present
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organic
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means no carbon is present
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inorganic
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what is the function of Ca?
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muscle contraction and bone and teeth strength
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what is the function of P?
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burns glucose during glycolysis, also aids in bone and teeth strength
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what is the function of Mg?
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acts as a catalyst
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what is the function of K?
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muscle function
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what is the function of NaCl?
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to maintain the pH of the horse
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what is the function of S?
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producing VFAs from microbes
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what is the function of Se?
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antioxidant
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what is the function of Fe?
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hemoglobin
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what is the function of Cu?
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RBC and hair
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what is the function of Co?
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hemoglobin synthesis
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what is the function of Fl?
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kills bacteria
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what is the function of Retinol?
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(Vitamin A) maintains epithelial tissue, night vision, immune response
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what is the function of Vitamin D?
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calcium homeostasis
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what is the function of Vitamin E?
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antioxidant; "anti-fertility vitamin?"
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what is the function of Vitamin K?
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blood clotting
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what is the function of Ascorbic Acid?
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(Vitamin C) antioxidant
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