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Nutrition Quiz
Lecture 11: Obesity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| your most common patient will be | obese pets |
| obesity affects | ~61% of cats and 59% of dogs |
| effects of obesity | chronic inflammation, reduced life expectancy, skin disorders, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disorders, kidney dysfunction |
| how does obesity make the pet feel? | chronic fatigue, decreased energy and vitality, aches and pains, increased risk of depression and anxiety |
| how to help your #1 patient? | diet, exercise, positive affirmations, owner involvement, follow-up is key |
| goals of weight loss | don't chase number on scale, aim for quality of life, be able to walk ___ min, ability to walk up/down stairs, initiate play activity, get up easier |
| diet and weight loss | keep it simple and start with small goals, aim for 1-2% weight loss per week |
| diet | increase fiber for satiety, increased protein to retain muscle while losing fat; for dogs and cats >BCS 7-9 = therapeutic diet; feed daily caloric needs in 4-6 smaller daily meals |
| therapeutic diet | they can eat more, keeps them satisfied longer, helps maintain muscle, avoid nutrient deficiencies, more likely to reach target weight |
| meals | meals in frozen dog food toys, break up daily kcals into multiple daily meals, reserve kcals for daily treats, food puzzles/kongs |
| RER calculation | (BW in kg x 30) + 70 |
| what BCS is ideal? | 4-5 out of 9 |
| BCS 6 out of 9 | animal is 10% overweight |
| BCS 7 out of 9 | animal is 20% overweight |
| BCS 8 out of 9 | animal is 30% overweight |
| BCS 9 out of 9 | animal is 40% overweight |
| BCS > 9 out of 9 | morbidly obese, > 40% overweight |
| DER calculations | RER x 0.9 for BCS 6/9, RER x 0.8 for BCS 7/9, RER x 0.7 for BCS 8/9. RER x 0.6 for BCS 9/9 |
| how should you measure the amount of food as you give? | some cups are not the same, gram scale may be the way to go |
| exercise | start with very low impact, avoid jumping/running, short frequent leash walks 3-4x daily (5-10 min ok to start), care/standing exercises; if available, swimming 1 min increments 3x weekly |
| exercise one the pet is conditioned | > 60 min of exercise per day for dog, 3-5 periods of intense play > 5 min per day for cat; +/- NSAIDs for patients with advanced OA |
| follow-up appointments | weight checks, even a 5-6% weight loss will result in a lameness reduction, aim for 1-2% weight loss per week; if in hospital, 2-4% weight loss per week okay, cats 0.5-2% weight loss per week |
| owner incentives | free bag of dog food 1st ____ lbs of weight loss, remind clients of health benefits, cost benefits, print award/picture/button/badge; anything to recognize their achievement helps |
| communication tips for success | WHO is feeding the pet, WHAT foods are they feeding, WHY are they feeding; FOOD DOES NOT EQUAL LOVE |
| key communication strategies | stay positive, don't make the client feel guilty, avoid words like obese, fat, cruel, etc., give simple and clear instructions, get client involved, focus on wellness (I want ___ to feel good, etc.), alternative ways to show love (petting/affection, etc.) |
| 5 key strategies | educate, plan together with client, food (type and amount), exercise (right for pet and client), follow-up |
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