Nutrient Requirements of Nonhuman Primates: Second Revised Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309069892)

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.

Author: National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resourc
ISBN-10: 0309069890
ISBN-13: 9780309069892
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2003
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.92lbs
Size: 11.14h x 8.46w x 0.77d