The essential nutrients: Energy
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Abstract
After studying this section, the reader should be able to differentiate the forms of energy and their measurement. Understand dietary energy metabolism, the energy balance equation and factors that influence dietary energy requirement of fish; and understand the significance of optimal protein to non-protein energy in fish diets.
Suggested Citation
Millamena, O. M. (2002). The essential nutrients: Energy. In O. M. Millamena, R. M. Coloso, & F. P. Pascual (Eds.), Nutrition in Tropical Aquaculture: Essentials of fish nutrition, feeds, and feeding of tropical aquatic species (pp. 41–44). Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
Contents
- Introduction
- Utilization of energy
- Energy metabolism
- Energy balance and dietary requirement
- Dietary energy requirement
- Guide questions
