Nutrient Requirements of Nonhuman Primates - Second Revised Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

This new release presents the wealth of information gleaned about nonhuman primates nutrition since the previous edition was published in 1978. With expanded coverage of natural dietary habits, gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, and the nutrient needs of species that have been difficult to maintain in captivity, it explores the impact on nutrition of physiological and life-stage considerations: infancy, weaning, immune function, obesity, aging, and more. The committee also discusses issues of environmental enrichment such as opportunities for foraging. Based on the world's scientific literature and input from authoritative sources, the book provides best estimates of nutrient requirements. The volume covers requirements for energy: carbohydrates, including the role of dietary fiber; proteins and amino acids; fats and fatty acids; minerals, fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins; and water. The book also analyzes the composition of important foods and feed ingredients and offers guidelines on feed processing and diet formulation. Table of Contents Front Matter Overview 1 Feeding Ecology, Digestive Strategies, and Implications for Feeding Programs in Captivity 2 Energy 3 Carbohydrates and Fiber 4 Protein 5 Fats and Fatty Acids 6 Minerals 7 Vitamins 8 Water 9 Pathophysiologic and Life-Stage Considerations 10 Diet Formulation, Effects of Processing, Factors Affecting Intake, and Dietary Husbandry 11 Nutrient Requirements 12 Composition of Foods and Feed Ingredients 13 Food as a Component of Environmental Enhancement Appendix About the Authors Index

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources • Ad Hoc Committee on Nonhuman Primate Nutrition • Committee on Animal Nutrition
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	306
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-06989-2
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary nutrition Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Mammals > Primates
LSN:	0-309-06989-0
Barcode:	9780309069892

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