Proteins (e.g. meat, soy):
  • build tissue
  • produce energy
  • transport oxygen
  • protect against infection
  • lack of protein reduces growth     rate
  • Fats (e.g. oil):
  • most concentrated source of     energy
  • control inflammation
  • control water loss through skin
  • deficiency causes unhealthy     skin and dull coat
  • Carbohydrates (e.g. sugar, starch, fiber):
  • provide a source of energy
  • infulence how nutrients are     absorbed
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