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