Nutrition 101
The unit used to measure the chemical energy of food is...
What is the kilocalorie
An important part of the label when assessing diets to help manage medical conditions because it lists percentage of nutrients.
What is the guaranteed analysis
Roughly 70-90% of body tissues are made of this nutrient.
What is water
WSAVA stands for...
What is World Small Animal Veterinary Association
Pet's weight must be in which unit to calculate RER/DER?
What is Kilogram (Kg)
The 3 main brands that manufacture and sell prescription diets.
What are Royal Canin, Purina and Hills.
Nutritional Adequacy statements verify that diets are _____ and _____
What is complete and balanced
While not a “nutrient,” 50-80% of a pet’s diet is used for…
What is energy
Ingredient use is regulated by these 2 agencies…
What are AAFCO and the FDA
Low Taurine in grain free diets leads to … (full name!)
What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
What percentage of daily calorie intake can be allotted for treats/toppers/anything outside of the main diet?
What is 10%
Nutritional Adequacy statements can be verified by which 2 methods?
What are formulation and feeding trials
This nutrient is made up of Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen and classified based on chains of these elements.
What are carbohydrates
Which agency ensures that pet food products are clearly labeled and not to be mistaken for human consumption?
What is the USDA
Asking an owner about a pet's diet, treats, activity level and their health goals for the pet is all part of...
What is a nutritonal assessment
The term for total energy available to body tissues; “Usable energy.”
What is metabolized energy
Prescription diets are overseen by this branch of the FDA
What is the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
Types of minerals that have important roles in muscle contraction, cardiac function and fluid/water balance.
What are electrolytes
Which agency regulates the advertising of pet food and products?
What are the 2 nutriton credentials veterinary professionals can obtain?
What are board certified (DACVIM) or VTS
The process by which pet food ingredients are mixed together, cooked under high heat/pressure and then pushed through a machine to create smaller pieces is called...
What is extrusion
Consisting of dried, ground ingredients, this was introduced in 1930’s by Samuel Gaines
What is meal
DAILY DOUBLE! This fat soluble vitamin plays an important role in blood clotting and can be used as a treatment for rat bait poisoning.
What is Vitamin K
Which act sets safety standards for human & pet food with the goal of preventing foodborne illness?
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011
When communicating with an owner about nutrition, it is important to use this communication style.
What is asking open ended questions and/or reflective listening.