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Nutrition Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or false."As Fed" refers to the guaranteed amounts found in the bag. | True |
| True or false. Pet food labels must contain a lifestage distinction. | False |
| A product intended for all lifestages must meet the nutritional needs for _________. | Growth |
| What part of the bag tells you if the contents of the bag will support your puppy? | Nutritional Adequacy Statement |
| 1 kg = | 2.2lbs |
| What does AAFCO stand for? | American Association Feed Control Officals |
| What does FDA stand for? | Food and Drug Administration |
| True or false. Lactating bitches should be fed at specific times to prevent her from leaving her puppies. | False (She is freefed) |
| True or false. Dogs use hydration levels to maintain their body temperature. | False |
| True or false. Most senior dogs require less food to maintain a good body condition. | True |
| What is the most common nutritional disorder among cats? | Obesity |
| This is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree. | Kilocalorie |
| 1g carbs= | 4 calories of energy |
| What vitamin can cats not synthesize? | Vit A |
| Puppy food should contain a min of ___% of fat. | 8% |
| Puppy food should contain a min of ___% of protein. | 22% |
| How many times per day should puppies be fed? | TID or greater |
| What are the ages of puppies? | 0-2yo |
| What are the ages of adult dogs? | 2-7yo |
| What are the ages of senior dogs? | 7+yo |
| What are the 2 amino acids required in feline diets? | Arginine and taurine |
| What is FLUTD? | Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease |
| What 2 B complex vitamins do cats require higher amounts of? | Niacin and thiamine |
| What are the ages of kittens? | Under 1yo |
| What are the ages of a young adult cat? | 1-7yo |
| What are the ages of a mature adult cat? | 7-11yo |
| What are the ages of a senior cat? | 11+yo |
| True or false. Essential fatty acids are synthesized within the animal. | False (Nonessential) |
| What is the overall goal with food animal nutrition? | Fatten them up FAST to sell! |
| What is any constituent of food that is ingested to support life? | Nutrient |
| What nutrient aids in the absorption of vit A, D, E, K? | Fats |
| What is the normal pH range of animal blood? | 7.35-7.45 |
| What are the monosaccharides? | Glucose, Fructose, Ribose, and Galactose |
| What are the disaccharides? | Maltose, Sucrose and Lactose |
| What are the 3 reasons why fiber is effective for weight loss? | -Decreases calorie intake -Increases the amt of energy used -Maintains Satity |
| What is the essential fatty acid required by felines? | Arachidonic |
| Where do monosaccharides travel in the body to be converted to glycogen or fat? | Liver |
| 1g fat= | 9 calories of energy |
| True or false. Fiber is derived from starch. | False |
| What are the 2 most commonly seen vitamin deficiencies seen in private practice? | Vit E and K |
| What vitamin does selenium interact with to help prevent cellular damage? | Vit E |
| What 2 vitamins are also antioxidants? | C and E |
| Define Digestible. | Proportion of nutrients available for absorbtion |
| Define bioavailability. | The amount absorbed by the body |
| What are the 3 energy producing nutrients? | Proteins, Fats, Carbs |
| What are the 3 nonenergy producing nutrients? | Minerals, Vitamins and water |
| Fiber is a form of __________________. | Complex carbohydrate |
| What organ depends on fatty acids? | Liver |
| What term regards to the breakdown of excessive fat? | Ketosis |
| Name 3 functions of water | -lubrication -transports -BP regulation -temp regulation -absorbs vitamins B&C -Balances electrolytes |
| What vitamins are water soluble? | B & C |
| What percentage of a puppy is water? | 84% |
| What is the formula for the amount of water your pet needs? | 30mls/lb/24 hours |
| What are the 4 ways one could lose water? | -Insensible losses -Defecation -Urination -Sweat |
| What test is run to check an animals hydration levels? | PCV |
| What condition is usually found with a lower PCV? | Anemia |
| What condition is usually found with a higher PCV? | Dehydration |
| Macromineral means __________________________. | The body needs it in large amounts |
| What is another name for micromineral? | Trace elements |
| An excess of what 2 minerals can cause urinary calculii? | magnesium and phosphorus |
| What mineral aids in bone formation and blood clotting? | Calcium |
| Hypertension means _____________________. | High blood pressure |
| What 6 signs might one have after a sodium overdose? | -thirst -pruritus -constipation -seizures -High BP -Death |
| What mineral metabolizes Carbs and Lipids? | Magnesium |
| What mineral metabolizes Carbs and Proteins? | Zinc |
| What 6 signs might you have after a selenium overdose? | -hypersalavation -staggered gait -no appetite -garlic breath -nail loss -dyspnea |
| Where does iodine accumulate? | thyroid |
| Name a deficiency of iodine. | -goiter -apathy -fetal reabsorption |
| How do you measure microminerals? | ppm |
| How do you measure Macrominerals? | % |
| An excess of what mineral can cause hepatitis? | copper |
| What vitamin works with eyesight? | A |
| What type of soluble vitamins are not stored and are absorbed via active transport? | Water soluble |
| What is yellow fat disease? | pansteatitis |
| What condition are microbreeds most at risk for? | hypoglycemia |
| What is another name for gastric torsion? | Bloat |
| 1kcal = | 100 calories |
| what are the 2 subcatagories of extreme working dogs? | sprinters and endurance |
| A hairball remedy diet might include an increase in what ingredient? | Fiber |
| True or false. There are diets that prevent hairballs. | False |
| Define hematuria. | Blood in the urine |
| Define dysuria. | Difficult urination |
| What is idiopathic cystitis? | A bladder infection caused by an unknown reason |
| What are the 8 pieces of information? | 1-ingredients 2-nutritional adequacy statement 3-feed guidelines 4-net weight of food 5-Designation of intent 6-Product name 7-guaranteed analysis 8-Company location |
| Define humectant. | A preservative added to prevent mold or fungal growth |
| You would _______________ fiber in a diet for a LG bowel/Colitis issue. | increase |
| You would _____________ fiber in a diet for a SM bowel issue. | Decrease |
| What does fiber do in a diabetic diet? | Slows the uptake of glucose in the bloodstream while minimizing post prandial spikes |
| What are the 3 most common ingredients that cats are allergic to? | -Fish -Beef -Milk |
| What are the 3 most common ingredients that cats are allergic to? | -Beef -Chicken -Milk |
| _________________ reduce inflammation. | Fatty acids |
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