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nutrition miderm
animal nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Macronutrients can be used by the body to produce energy. They include all EXCEPT: | vitamins |
| nutrients used by the body to build tissues, hormones and enzymes is | proteins |
| Which of the following CANNOT be synthesized in the bodies of dogs or cats? | Essential Fatty Acids |
| Minerals are classified as macrominerals or microminerals based on? | amount required in the diet |
| All the potential energy available in a food or diet is known as? | gross |
| _________________ must be consumed regularly because it cannot be stored in the body if in excess. | proteins |
| The vitamins which can accumulate to toxic levels in the body include all EXCEPT the following: | vit B |
| To determine the amount of energy present in pet food, | the Atwater factors have to be modified since pet food has a lower digestibility than human food |
| The amino acid taurine is important to consider when reviewing a pets diet because | It is required in the diet for cats but not dogs |
| Cats are_________________ | obligate carnivores |
| Fat soluble vitamins are stored in body fat and what organ? | liver |
| Which of the following is NOT considered a MACROmineral? | iron |
| An animal that stops eating will become deficient in ___________ vitamins much sooner than the alternative group of vitamins? | water soluble |
| It is important that cats be fed foods with animal fat since __________ is essential for cats. | arachidonic acid |
| High quality protein should be fed in large amounts to ruminants. | false |
| Which nutrient aids in the treatment/management of diarrhea and constipation? | carbs |
| What is the ideal BCS on the 5 point scale? What is it on the 9 point scale? | 3:5 |
| What objective measurement should be obtained every time a patient comes into a veterinary clinic? | The animals weight to determine if the animal is off its food |
| Biological value: | describes the quantity of plant and animal protein sources in the diet |
| Which of the following minerals is essential for skeletal development? | calcium |
| It is possible to assess body condition score by simply visualizing an animal. | false |
| vitamins important for clotting | vitamin K |
| Which one of the following is FALSE? | Cats can convert beta-carotene derived from plant sources to vitamin A |
| Which of the following is not an essential amino acid for canines? | taurine |
| most energy dense nutrient class is lipids | T |
| 3 feeding methods discussed | time, portion controlled and free |
| Which of the following is used for building tissues (muscle, blood) first, and then if needed, used for energy by the body? | protein |
| What do the letters WSAVA represent | world small Animal Veterinary Association |
| Which mineral is a vital part of thyroid hormone production? | Iodine |
| Two vitamins that are essential for DNA synthesis and normal pregnancy are: | b12 and folic acid |
| essential fatty acids for dogs are | linoleic and linolenic acids |
| which of the following is not a characteristic of feline anatomy in regards to nutrition? | cats store food in the stomach |
| The energy content of pet food ingredients and commercial diets (often expressed in kcal/cup) is: | metabolizable energy ME |
| An adequate diet must be: | acceptable, digestible, balanced and complete |
| Hepatic Lipidosis is a disease of cats that is associated with which ONE of the following? | poor appetite, obesity and stress |
| the most energy dense nutrient class is | fats |
| Some energy in a diet is lost in the feces (not digested) and some energy is lost in the urine (not metabolized). | true |
| Time-controlled feeding is ideal for most dogs and cats. | false: portion control |
| The animal's diet must meet nutrient requirements and the animal must eat enough to meet their energy needs. | true |
| Write the formula for calculating Resting Energy Requirement (RER), including units. | 30 x (body weight in kilograms) + 70 = RER |
| Which of the following is NOT required to be listed in the guaranteed analysis? | % minimum moisture |
| Ingredients are listed in increasing order according to weight. | false: decreasing |
| Iodine is a mineral that is an essential component of hemoglobin | false |
| The "hunger center" of the brain is located in the hypothalamus. | true |
| Diets that are labeled for the prevention/treatment of a disease must go through FDA approval. | true |
| A pet food company is required to list their phone number on the product label. | false |
| ---sets standards for national pet food label claims and provides an advisory committee with state veterinarians for state and federal legislation. This organization sets practical nutrient profiles that include minimum and maximum nutrient levels. | Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) |
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