Nutrients and Their Major Functions
Protein......................Growth, Maintenance
Fat..........................Energy, Skin, Coat
Fiber........................Regulate Fluids
Moisture.....................Regulate Fluids
Calcium......................Bone, Teeth, Muscle
Phosphorus...................Bone, Teeth, Muscle
Sodium.......................Regulate Fluids
Potassium....................Regulate Fluids
Manganese....................Maintenance
Zinc.........................Reproduction
Iron.........................Blood
Copper.......................Blood
Iodine.......................Thyroid
Vitamin A....................Eyes, Coat
Vitamin D....................Vigor, Bones, Teeth
Vitamin E....................Growth, Reproduction
Thiamin (Vitamin B1).........Nerves, Appetite
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)......Eyes, Skin, Nerves
Niacin.......................Nerves, Coat
Pantothenic Acid.............Heart, Blood
Choline......................Liver, Kidneys
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)......Heart, Blood
Folic Acid...................Growth, Maintenance
Biotin.......................Metabolism
Vitamin B12..................Blood, Energy
Linoleic Acid................Skin, Hair, Coat
Selenium.....................Bone, Muscle
Metabolized Energy...........Sustain Energy
Total Digestible Nutrients...Digestibility
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