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Veterinary Medicine
Professional
10/20/2012

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1. Protein is made up of what subunit?
Definition
Groups of amino acids
Term
What 2 things determine protein quality?
Definition
Digestability & Essential amino acid content
Term
2. Since no single protein contains the ideal amount of every essential amino acid, what can we do to make sure we get all of the amino acids we need for the pet?
Definition
Mixed protiens
Term
3. Which amino acid got its name because it was discovered in cows and is necessary for proper heart and eye function?
Definition
taurine
Term
4. What is the name of the nutrient that helps shuttle fatty acids into the part of the cell that makes the energy?
Definition
L Carnatine
Term
5. Name a benefit of the ingredient wheat gluten.
Definition
High digestibility
Term
6. Explain the difference between the ingredients “chicken” and “chicken meal.”
Definition
Chicken – whole chicken minus feathers, head, feet. Chicken meal – whole chicken with water taken out.
Term
7. Name 3 benefits of highly digestible protein.
Definition
Decreased stool production
Improved stool quality
Less gas
Term
8. True or False – A benefit of chicken by-product meal is that it’s highly digestible and contains a lower mineral content.
Definition
True
Term
Explain the difference in omega-3 fatty acids from plant oil and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil.
Definition
O3 in fish oil contains EPA/DHA plant O3 does not.
Term
Name 2 ways that Royal Canin limits oxidation in our products to help maintain high palatability.
Definition
Nitrogen flush & Natural antioxidents
Term
Where do the omega 6 fatty acids come from that we use in our diets?
Definition
Anchovie oil – wild caught
Term
What are some organ systems that benefit from EPA and DHA supplementation?
Definition
Kidney, heart, GI system
Term
Explain how FOS benefits gastrointestinal health.
Definition
Feeds intestinal cells, creates PH that is favorable for good bacteria to grow.
Term
Name some functions of fiber.
Definition
Increase intestinal motility, increase good bacteria, decrease glucose spikes
Term
What’s a benefit of the ingredient beet pulp?
Definition
Source of fiber, both ferm. And non ferm fiber, no diarrhea/constipation, helps glycemic control
Term
What are some nutritional benefits of the ingredient corn?
Definition
Energy source, B vitamins
Term
True or False- A cat’s ability to digest carbohydrates is somewhat limited, but they can digest them in moderate amounts.
Definition
True
Term
Describe what benefits psyllium provides.
Definition
Soluable, creates a gel that coats the intestine, maintains blood sugar
Term
Explain how MOS benefits gastrointestinal health.
Definition
Removes bad bacteria, stimulates immunity
Term
Name the 4 B vitamins and 1 amino acid in the Skin Barrier Complex (PINCH).
Definition
Pantothenic acid, inositol, niacin, choline, & histidine (amino acid)
Term
What is the name of the nutrients that fight the destructive effects of free radicals?
Definition
Antioxidents
Term
Name the 4 constituents of our patented antioxidant complex (CELT) that has been shown to improve antibody production in puppies and kittens.
Definition
Vit C, Vit E, Lutine, Taurine
Term
Feeding an excess of which mineral to large and giant breed puppies may result in developmental orthopedic disease?
Definition
Calcium
Term
Increasing sodium in the diet results in what (related to urinary tract health)?
Definition
Increased water intake, increased urination, decrease crystal formation
Term
What effect does “chelating” have on minerals?
Definition
Easily absorbed
Term
What benefit does sodium tripolyphosphate bring?
Definition
Prevents plaque buildup
Term
Which 3 classes of nutrients can provide energy?
Definition
Protiens, Lipids, Carbohydrates
Term
Name some issues common to large and giant breed dogs that we can address with nutrition.
Definition
diarrhea, gas
Term
2. What are some nutritional responses for osteoarthritis?
Definition
Omega 3, Antioxidents, Glucosamine, Chondroitin
Term
3. Name some issues common to small breed dogs that we can address with nutrition.
Definition
bad teeth, sodium tripolyphosphate
Term
4. What are 2 specific things we can do with the food to address dental disease in dogs and cats?
Definition
Sodium tripolyphosphates & kibble shape (rectangular not triangular)
Term
5. What are some nutritional responses to low stool quality in large and giant breed dogs?
Definition
Highly digestible protiens, Very find grinding, Zeolite
Term
6. Who needs more energy per pound of body weight, a small breed dog or a large breed dog?
Definition
Smaller breeds
Term
7. True or False – Large breed puppies need extra calcium to help support their large growing skeletons?
Definition
False
Term
8. True or False – A 100 lb. dog needs 10 times the energy of a 10 lb. dog.
Definition
False
Term
9. Name some factors that affect energy needs in adult animals.
Definition
Size, breed, acitivity level
Term
X small
Small
Medium
Large
Definition
XS under 8 lbs 8 years
Small 9-22lbs 8 years
Medium 23-55lbs 7 years
Large 56-90 lbs 5 years
XLarge over 100lbs 5 years
Term
10. What nutrient is reduced in mature formulas to help reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease?
Definition
Phosphorus
Term
11. Kittens stop growing at what age?
Definition
12 months
Term
12. True or False – Mature cats need the diet’s energy to be reduced to avoid obesity.
Definition
false
Term
13. True or False – Unlike dogs, older cats rarely suffer osteoarthritis.
Definition
False
Term
14. What needs to be increased in a mature cat’s diet to address their decreased ability to digest nutrients?
Definition
increased calories
Term
15. What 5 things are included in palatability?
Definition
Aroma, kibble shape/size, texture, flavor, how they feel after they eat
Term
16. What are the 4 steps for a pet in the process of determining if a food is palatable?
Definition
selection/smelling, Seizing, Tasting, post ingestion
Term
17. Cats need well defined areas for three things. What are they?
Definition
Sleeping, eating, eliminating
Term
18. True or False – Cats have very few taste buds, so the actual flavor of the diet is not as important as most people think.
Definition
true
Term
19. True or False – Oxidation affects palatability.
Definition
True
Term
20. In addition to weight, what is another factor that must considered to define obesity?
Definition
Body condition score
Term
21. Name some disease conditions that have an increased risk of occurrence with obesity.
Definition
Diabetes, arthritis, skin dz, UTI, decreased lifespan
Term
22. What are some steps a pet owner can take to prevent obesity.
Definition
feed the pet, not the bowl, no adlib feeding, limit treats
Term
23. What does severe caloric restriction of maintenance diets result in?
Definition
Malnutrition
Term
24. What nutrient promotes the retention of lean body mass during weight loss?
Definition
dietary protien
Term
25. What nutrient increases satiety?
Definition
Fiber
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