https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/360/essential-nutrientsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/360/essential-nutrientsFri, 13 Feb 2009 12:08:57 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:eec5e72f-f094-48ea-b587-19ffee80e497Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/360/essential-nutrients#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/13/2009 12:08:57 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List the 4 basic classes of macronutrients essential for the maintenance of health and activity in all living creatures. </li> <li>State the 2 basic classes of micronutrient essential for the maintenance of health and activity in all living creatures. </li> <li>What is the most important nutrient of all, and why? </li> <li>Describe the structure of proteins. </li> <li>List 6 functions of proteins. </li> <li>What is meant by essential amino acids? </li> <li>What is meant by non-essential amino acids? </li> <li>List the 10 essential amino acids for dogs and cats. </li> <li>State the amino acid essential only for cats. What might be caused by an inadequacy of this amino acid? </li> <li>What is meant by the biological value of a protein? </li> <li>Which foodstuff contains protein of the highest biological value? </li> <li>List 4 cases in which an animal would require a higher protein intake than usual. </li> <li>Describe the outcome of an excess in dietary protein. </li> <li>List 6 signs of protein deficiency. </li> <li>Describe the structure of fats. </li> <li>Describe the difference between saturated, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. </li> <li>List the 4 main functions of fats. </li> <li>Why do cats require a dietary source of arachidonic acid? </li> <li>List 5 functions of the essential fatty acids. </li> <li>List 8 signs of essential fatty acid deficiency. </li> <li>What condition might arise as a result of excess dietary fat? </li> <li>State the 3 main groups of carbohydrates. </li> <li>What are the 2 main functions of carbohydrates? </li> <li>Why is dietary carbohydrate not usually essential? </li> <li>What is dietary fibre also known as? </li> <li>Give 3 examples of indigestible polysaccharides. </li> <li>Why is dietary fibre beneficial? </li> <li>A dog may survive on a diet of proprietary cat food, but cats must never be fed dog food. Why is this? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>