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The Six Major Nutrients And Their Uses Water -helps dissolve and digest food -helps transport nutrients to body and extract wastes from the body -gives the body shape (cells are filled with water) -helps regulate the body’s temperature -least expensive nutrient -most important nutrient (animals can’t live without it) Protein -main part of muscles and tissue -made up of amino acids (essential vs. non-essential) -very important in growth and reproduction -monogastrics are picky about their proteins -ruminants can use and convert them all (rumen is like a magician) Carbohydrates Minerals -important to all systems -Ex. Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine, potassium, sulfur, iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, fluorine, manganese. -Supplied in supplements Vitamins -needed in small amounts -used in blood clotting, forming bones, reproducing, and lactation -help keep the body functioning Fats -same as sugars and starches -supply energy -used in all parts of life. Ex. Growth, Development, Reproduction, Lactation (producing milk) -types are: simple sugars -glucose -fructose -galactose compound sugars -sucrose -maltose -lactose complex sugars -starch -cellulose -needed in small amounts -makes the feed taste better, break down better, feel better, and boost energy levels in feed (gives 2-3 times more energy than carbohydrates) -increases milk production and fattens meat animals