Chapter9: Fundamentals Of Nutrition In Aquaculture
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If rats are limited to eating for one hour a day, what determines whether or not they will lose weight?
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Food is the source of nutrition and energy. Food contains several micro and macronutrients. Nutrients are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients based on the amount of requirement. Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are the macronutrients while vitamins and minerals are classified into micronutrients.
Macronutrients are metabolized into monomeric units that are utilized for the synthesis of energy that is stored in the form of ARP molecules. Excess nutrients will be stored in the body tissues. For example, glucose and will be stored in the form of glycogen and fat molecule.
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