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WorksheetsNutrition and Animal Diets
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth called?
Nutrition
Diet
Supplement
Ration
Which term refers to a single feed component that supports the life of an animal?
Ration
Nutrient
Roughages
Diet
What is the total amount and kind of feed provided to an animal during a 24-hour period called?
Supplement
Diet
Ration
Concentrates
Which animals are considered herbivores?
Cats, ferrets, amphibians
Swine, dogs, chickens
Snakes, turtles, amphibians
Cattle, sheep, goats
What is the crude fiber level of roughages?
Under 18%
Exactly 18%
None of the above
Over 18%
Which feed ingredient has crude fiber levels under 18%?
Roughages
Concentrates
Diet
Supplements
What is molasses used for in animal feed?
To provide vitamins
To increase protein content
To improve palatability and reduce feed dust
To increase fiber levels
Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for animals?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fats and oils
What is the most commonly grown grain in the United States?
Barley
Oats
Corn
Wheat
Which nutrient provides 2–2.25 times the energy value of carbohydrates?
Proteins
Fats and oils
Vitamins
Minerals
What are proteins made up of?
Sugars and starches
Amino acids
Carbon and hydrogen only
Cellulose and gums
Which of the following is a plant source of protein?
Meat meal
Soybean meal
Fish meal
Dried milk
Which vitamin is designated by the letter D?
Carbohydrate
Vitamin
Mineral
Protein
What is the most important nutrient for animals?
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Water
Which ration is used to keep vital body processes functioning?
Reproduction ration
Production ration
Maintenance ration
Growth ration
Which ration is high in energy and protein to increase body size?
Work ration
Production ration
Growth ration
Maintenance ration
What is the purpose of a reproduction ration?
To increase body size
To improve conception rates and breeding ability
To provide energy for work
To store unused nutrients
Which ration is fed to provide for the storage of nutrients not used for other functions?
Work ration
Production ration
Fattening ration
Growth ration
Which animals primarily consume roughages in their diet?
Fish and amphibians
Swine and poultry
Dogs and cats
Cattle, sheep, and goats
What type of diet do swine and poultry primarily consume?
Roughages
Concentrates
Supplements
Herbivore diet
What is a key dietary need for puppies compared to adult dogs?
Higher fat content
More vitamins
Higher protein content
More roughages
What percentage of a cat's diet should be fat?
15%
20%
10%
5%
What is the best type of feed for rabbits and pocket pets?
Mixed grains
Pelleted commercial feeds
Leafy green vegetables
Animal proteins
What do snakes typically eat?
Mice
Insects
Leafy greens
Earthworms
What type of diet do companion birds prefer?
Animal proteins
Fish meal
Cereal grains or oil seeds
Leafy greens
What affects the diet of fish?
Water temperature
Fiber levels
Vitamin content
Protein levels
Which nutrient helps dissolve other nutrients and carry them to different parts of the body?
Carbohydrates
Water
Proteins
Fats
Which ration is used for active hunting dogs and ranch horses?
Work ration
Fattening ration
Reproduction ration
Growth ration
Which nutrient is chemically composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Which nutrient is inorganic and does not contain carbon?
Fats
Proteins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
