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Pet food labels
Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What 2 associations are pet food companies regulated by? | AAFCO and FDA |
| What are Digests ? | Treated material for concentrated flavor |
| What are the 8 pieces of information all pet food companies must supply? | Product name,Designation of intent, Net weight of contents, Ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, nutritional adequacy statement, Feeding guidelines, and manufacturer's name and address. |
| What is the dry matter calculation? | Moisture subtracted from 100% = _"A" Protein divided by "A" =___ X 100 |
| True or false Decreased crude protein is easier for the body to break down | True |
| Wet food contains up to how much moisture? | 78% |
| If wet food has gravy, stew, sauce etc.. added , it now contains how much moisture ? | up to 87% |
| What is considered the most important piece of information on the pet food bag? | Nutritional adequacy statement |
| What is meat meal? | The protein after most of the moisture is removed |
| Def: AAFCO | Association of American feed control officials (enforce regulations ) |
| Def: FDA | Food and drug association (State regulations) |
| Can u measure the percentage of protein after water is added? | No |
| 1 kilogram equals how many pounds? | 2.2 |
| Qualifying terms for 25% rule? | BEEF –“Dinner, nuggets, formula, pâté” |
| Qualifying terms for the 95% rule | BEEF- “dog food “ |
| Qualifying terms for the 3% rule | BEEF- “with” |
| The flavor rule must contain how much protein ? | 0% it only has to be detectable |
| Ingredients are listed by what on food bags? | Weight |
| Define Ingredient: | The raw materials used in food |
| Define metabolizable energy (ME): | The amount of energy gained from nutrition available for use in the body. |
| Define BARF: | Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (Raw Diet) |
| Define Humectants: | Preservatives added that bind to water and inhibit mold and fungal growth. |
| Define FTC: | Federal Trade Commission |
| Nutrient guarantees require percentages of what 4 items? | -Crude Protein -Crude Fat -Crude Fiber -Moisture |
| How much water can be allowed by law if the words gravy, stew or juice is listed? | 87% |
| Approx how much water is in meat? | 75% |
| Approx how much water is in meat meal? | 10% |
| Meat can only include what kind of muscle? | Striated |
| 1 kg = | 2.2lbs |
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