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Lesson 5.2 Check for Understanding
1. How are animal nutrient needs similar to your nutrient needs?
2. Complete the chart below for the six essential nutrients by listing the nutrients, one function of each,
and one source of each.
Nutrient Category
Function
Source
3. Why are carbohydrates and fats sometimes combined into one category?
4. What types of animals should be fed high fiber diets and why?
5. What nutrient group contains the largest portion of the daily food servings of your animal?
6. How do the nutritional needs of your animal vary at different life stages?
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