BASIC FOOD NUTRIENTS
Nutrients that are required in a fairly large quantity by the body are referred to as macro nutrients while micro nutrients are required in a very little quantity. All these… Read More »BASIC FOOD NUTRIENTS
Carbohydrates
ANIMAL NUTRITION
ANIMAL NUTRITION (FOOD SUBSTANCES) Food is a complex energy-rich organic matter which living organism feed on to obtain nutrients and substances necessary for life. Food substances are classified to six… Read More »ANIMAL NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are naturally occurring organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygenwith oxygen in the ratio 1:2 as in water. The general molelcular formula of carbohydrates is Cx(H2O)y or CxH2yOy. Carbohydrates… Read More »CARBOHYDRATES
FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD
Food Classification, Sources and Functions CLASS SOURCES FUNCTIONS Carbohydrates Cassava, yam, maize, sugar-cane, honey, potatoes, rice, millet etc. Provide energy needed for the body. Proteins Fish, meat, milk, beans Body… Read More »FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD
CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS WHICH CONSTITUTE LIVING ORGANISMS
CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS WHICH CONSTITUTE LIVING ORGANISMS All matter is made up of chemical elements, each of which exists in the form of smaller units called atoms Some of the elements… Read More »CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS WHICH CONSTITUTE LIVING ORGANISMS
LIVESTOCK NUTRITION – SUPERB EXPLAINATION
Introduction Livestock nutrition: Livestocks are fed for the purpose of production and body maintenance. The edible material given to animals is called food. It is digested, absorbed and utilized in… Read More »LIVESTOCK NUTRITION – SUPERB EXPLAINATION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND DIGESTION IN HUMANS
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND DIGESTION IN HUMANS Organs that are involved with feeding in humans constitute the digestive system Digestive System and Associated Glands Human digestive system starts at the mouth… Read More »DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND DIGESTION IN HUMANS