The Dog Food Project
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras
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NutrientsBy definition, a nutrient is any element or compound that is necessary for or contributes to an organism's metabolism, growth, or other functioning. Essential nutrients must be supplied from an outside source because they cannot be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts.
Commonly they are divided into 6 main categories:
There are others, such as for example probiotics, enzymes and phytonutrients, which also play important roles but are still often overlooked in human nutrition and even moreso in pet foods. This section will give an overview of each group. |
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