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Fat soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins
- A, D (correct)
- C, B
- E, K (correct)
- Ascorbic acid
Terminology
Terminology
Nutrients = A substance that is essential for growth and the maintenance of life Based on the absorptive capability of a nutrient = Nutritional value Digestibility of a nutrient = Biological availability Provides all key nutrients to maintain animals life stage = Balanced or complete diet
Palatability factors
Palatability factors
- Color (correct)
- Smell (correct)
- Taste (correct)
- Nutritional content
Water soluble vitamins
Water soluble vitamins
Kittens are weaned at
Kittens are weaned at
Puppies are weaned at
Puppies are weaned at
Gruel can be fed to puppies starting at
Gruel can be fed to puppies starting at
Weight of adult dog can be determined (Except for giant breeds)
Weight of adult dog can be determined (Except for giant breeds)
Peak lactation in the dog occurs at
Peak lactation in the dog occurs at
Kittens gain an average of
Kittens gain an average of
Puppies should gain
Puppies should gain
Energy producing nutrients
Energy producing nutrients
Nutrient terms
Nutrient terms
Which of the following is accurate of a balanced diet
Which of the following is accurate of a balanced diet
Palatability factors include
Palatability factors include
Additives are non-energy/non-nutrient substances purposely added to foods to enhance
Additives are non-energy/non-nutrient substances purposely added to foods to enhance
How to protect against microbes
How to protect against microbes
Chemical agents protect fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins from becoming rancid by doing what
Chemical agents protect fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins from becoming rancid by doing what
Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, and excess is stored as glycogen or converted to fat. Carbs include:
Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, and excess is stored as glycogen or converted to fat. Carbs include:
Is digested by bacteria and protozoan microbes in large intestine of rumen, cecum, and large intestine
Is digested by bacteria and protozoan microbes in large intestine of rumen, cecum, and large intestine
Which of the following applies to the role of fiber in companion animals
Which of the following applies to the role of fiber in companion animals
Serve as primary sources of energy
Serve as primary sources of energy
What is a lipid
What is a lipid
Lipids are half the caloric density of similar quantity of protein or carbohydrates
Lipids are half the caloric density of similar quantity of protein or carbohydrates
There are roughly 24 known amino acids
There are roughly 24 known amino acids
Which of the following are considered building blocks for plant and animal protein
Which of the following are considered building blocks for plant and animal protein
Proteins serve as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
Proteins serve as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
Nonessential amino acids
Nonessential amino acids
Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids
Deficiency of taurine results in
Deficiency of taurine results in
All proteins are of equal worth
All proteins are of equal worth
Correct balance of amino acid composition necessary to classify protein high in biological value
Correct balance of amino acid composition necessary to classify protein high in biological value
High-quality protein is needed for periods of
High-quality protein is needed for periods of
A cats diet is
A cats diet is
Water transports solutes and gases
Water transports solutes and gases
Macro and microminerals are inorganic chemicals
Macro and microminerals are inorganic chemicals
Minerals circulate as electrolytes
Minerals circulate as electrolytes
Deficiency of this mineral results in nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism
Deficiency of this mineral results in nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism
Deficiency of this mineral impairs growth and normal physiological processes
Deficiency of this mineral impairs growth and normal physiological processes
In nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, increased bone resorption occurs in order to restore _____________
In nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, increased bone resorption occurs in order to restore _____________
Over supplementing fat-soluble vitamins may lead to toxic syndromes
Over supplementing fat-soluble vitamins may lead to toxic syndromes
Nutraceuticals must all be specifically defined by the FDA
Nutraceuticals must all be specifically defined by the FDA
When feeding orphaned puppies the initial dose is ___ of puppy's weight per day, divided into several boluses
When feeding orphaned puppies the initial dose is ___ of puppy's weight per day, divided into several boluses
Puppies gag reflex is not developed for 30 days
Puppies gag reflex is not developed for 30 days
Puppies are introduced to semi solid gruel at
Puppies are introduced to semi solid gruel at
At ______ weeks of age food dose is approximately 25% of body weight divided into 4-6 daily feedings
At ______ weeks of age food dose is approximately 25% of body weight divided into 4-6 daily feedings
Peak lactation occurs at
Peak lactation occurs at
Intake of mothers milk is reduced at
Intake of mothers milk is reduced at
Weaning concludes at _____________________
Weaning concludes at _____________________
Feed growing dogs 4-5 times daily during post weaning until about _____ old
Feed growing dogs 4-5 times daily during post weaning until about _____ old
When do you cut back from 4-6 meals a day to 3 meals a day
When do you cut back from 4-6 meals a day to 3 meals a day
Small and toy breeds have a higher ratio of surface area to body weight, therefore, what should their diets have
Small and toy breeds have a higher ratio of surface area to body weight, therefore, what should their diets have
What does the time restricted feeding method entail
What does the time restricted feeding method entail
Choose the feeding tip/s referenced in the powerpoint
Choose the feeding tip/s referenced in the powerpoint
Which of the following is a feeding "do"
Which of the following is a feeding "do"
Which of the following is a feeding "don't"
Which of the following is a feeding "don't"
There are no problems associated with group feeding
There are no problems associated with group feeding
After whelping a bitch returns to regular weight, expect food intake to rise rapidly by ____ the first week and _______ by the fourth week of lactation
After whelping a bitch returns to regular weight, expect food intake to rise rapidly by ____ the first week and _______ by the fourth week of lactation
After whelping, bitches energy requirements return to maintenance levels in approximately ________
After whelping, bitches energy requirements return to maintenance levels in approximately ________
Lactation markedly increases energy, protein, and mineral requirements
Lactation markedly increases energy, protein, and mineral requirements
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to obesity
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to obesity
Which of the following breeds has a genetic predisposition to obesity
Which of the following breeds has a genetic predisposition to obesity
Purebred cats tend to be more overweight than mixed-cat breeds
Purebred cats tend to be more overweight than mixed-cat breeds
Which of the following is a risk of obesity
Which of the following is a risk of obesity
Which of the following is true of obese patients
Which of the following is true of obese patients
Which of the following are part of the assessment of obesity
Which of the following are part of the assessment of obesity
Which of the following help to treat obesity
Which of the following help to treat obesity
Ages of geriatric dogs
Ages of geriatric dogs
Which of the following is recommended for a senior diet
Which of the following is recommended for a senior diet
All cats should be fed a low protein diet when they reach old age
All cats should be fed a low protein diet when they reach old age
General requirements for cat foods
General requirements for cat foods
How much do kittens weigh at birth
How much do kittens weigh at birth
What are the caloric needs for a kitten during their first 3 months of life
What are the caloric needs for a kitten during their first 3 months of life
Stomach capacity of neonates
Stomach capacity of neonates
Weaning for cats generally ends at
Weaning for cats generally ends at
Growth sustaining kitten foods are fed 2 - 3 times per day until __________of age
Growth sustaining kitten foods are fed 2 - 3 times per day until __________of age
Fasting is recommended in obese cats
Fasting is recommended in obese cats
Which of the following is a sign of a hypermetabolic state
Which of the following is a sign of a hypermetabolic state
___________ or ________ can lead to leaky blood vessels; technicians should monitor peripheral limbs or pitting edema
___________ or ________ can lead to leaky blood vessels; technicians should monitor peripheral limbs or pitting edema
Which of the following is a clinical sign of poor nutrition
Which of the following is a clinical sign of poor nutrition
When determining the viscosity of joint fluid using the wooden applicator stick technique, what is a normal strand length
When determining the viscosity of joint fluid using the wooden applicator stick technique, what is a normal strand length
