ANSC 1000.  The following review questions are intended to
point out and help you understand some of the major points in
the recommended reading material in Scientific Farm Animal
Production by Taylor and Field.

CHAPTER 15:  Nutrients and Their Functions

15-1.  Define the terms "concentrates" and "roughages."  Give
       examples of feeds included under each term.
       
15-2.  Name the six basic classes of nutrients.
       
15-3.  What are the important body functions of water?
       
15-4.  Name the two primary carbohydrates found in animal feeds
       such as grains and the cell walls of plants.  Which is the
       major energy source for swine and poultry diets?
       
15-5.  Fats and oils found in animal (and human) diets are

       referred to collectively as _________________________. 

       Fats contain ________ times more energy per unit of weight 

       than carbohydrates.  Most diet fats are triglycerides

       which are composed of ___________________________________.

15-6.  Proteins are composed of _______________________________
       linked together by peptide bonds.

15-7.  Distinguish between "essential" and "nonessential" amino
       acids.  i.e., What do these two terms refer to?

15-8.  What are the functions of minerals in the body?

15-9.  Vitamins are classified into what two groups?

15-10. Water-soluble vitamins must be included in the diets of
       monogastric animals, either as a supplement or in the
       feeds.  How are ruminants and horses different from
       monogastrics relative to a dietary requirement?