Multiple choice Maintenance diet is: The amount of feed that increases body weight The amount of feed that maintains a constant body weight The amount of feed that is wasted The amount of feed that is needed per animal in a week Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A maintenance diet is the minimum amount of feed required to keep an animal alive and at a constant body weight without any gain or loss. It covers basic metabolic functions, respiration, and body temperature regulation.