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
Manufacturer name/address, net quantity and nutritional adequacy statements are all an example of this type of labeling.
What is required labeling
Roughly 70-90% of body tissues are made of this nutrient.
What is water
This type of prescription diet contains lower fat content, easily digestible proteins +/- additional fiber.
What are Gastrointestinal/Digestive Care diets
While not a “nutrient,” 50-80% of a pet’s diet is used for…
What is energy
On a pet food label, ingredients are listed from highest to lowest ________.
What is weight
Ingredients are regulated by these 2 agencies…
What are AAFCO and the FDA
This nutrient is in a constant state of flux within the body.
What is protein
Low Taurine in grain free diets leads to … (full name!)
What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
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
This diet type doesn’t really have a specific definition—it just refers to pet food that’s made with fewer or no preservatives.
What is a fresh diet
This nutrient is made up of Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen and classified based on chains of these elements.
What are carbohydrates
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
Nutritional Adequacy statements can be verified by which 2 methods?
What are formulation and feeding trials
In which decade did the U.S. National Academy of Sciences National Research Council publish nutritional requirements for dogs and cats
Types of minerals that have important roles in muscle contraction, cardiac function and fluid/water balance.
What are electrolytes
What are the 2 nutriton credentials veterinary professionals can obtain?
What are board certified (DACVIM) or VTS
Consisting of dried, ground ingredients, this was introduced in 1930’s by Samuel Gaines
What is meal
Prescription diets are overseen by this branch of the FDA
What is the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
This act, passed in 2011, had a main goal of preventing foodborne illness.
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011
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
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.