NUTRITION ANIMAL NURSING
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Fat soluble vitamins

  • A, D (correct)
  • C, B
  • E, K (correct)
  • Ascorbic acid

    • 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

  • Color (correct)
  • Smell (correct)
  • Taste (correct)
  • Nutritional content

    • Water soluble vitamins

    <p>B, C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kittens are weaned at

    <p>7-9 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Puppies are weaned at

    <p>6-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gruel can be fed to puppies starting at

    <p>3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weight of adult dog can be determined (Except for giant breeds)

    <p>At approximately 4 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peak lactation in the dog occurs at

    <p>Week 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kittens gain an average of

    <p>100g a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Puppies should gain

    <p>2-4 grams/day/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy producing nutrients

    <p>Carbohydrates = Broken down into simple sugars Fats = Broken down into triglycerides Proteins = Broken down into amino acids Fiber = Major energy source for grazing animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nutrient terms

    <p>Nutritional value = Cannot be identified solely on an ingredient statement Analysis of a particular food = Can only give an indication of nutrient content and availability of a particular nutrient Nutritional value = Based on the absorptive capability of a nutrient and based on availability Digestibility of a food = A measure of biological availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is accurate of a balanced diet

    <p>Supplies all key nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Palatability factors include

    <p>Moisture, odor, and texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Additives are non-energy/non-nutrient substances purposely added to foods to enhance

    <p>Flavor and texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How to protect against microbes

    <p>Dry food = Dehydration Moist and dry food = Heat Semi-moist and some dry food = Preservatives</p> <ul> <li>= -</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemical agents protect fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins from becoming rancid by doing what

    <p>Inhibiting oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, and excess is stored as glycogen or converted to fat. Carbs include:

    <p>Sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is digested by bacteria and protozoan microbes in large intestine of rumen, cecum, and large intestine

    <p>Fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following applies to the role of fiber in companion animals

    <p>Increases bulk and water content of the intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Serve as primary sources of energy

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lipid

    <p>Fat = If solid at room temp Oil = If liquid at room temp Dietary fat = Highly digestible</p> <ul> <li>= -</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    Lipids are half the caloric density of similar quantity of protein or carbohydrates

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are roughly 24 known amino acids

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are considered building blocks for plant and animal protein

    <p>Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proteins serve as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nonessential amino acids

    <p>Can be synthesized from other sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Essential amino acids

    <p>Cannot be synthesized in the body in adequate quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deficiency of taurine results in

    <p>Retinal degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All proteins are of equal worth

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct balance of amino acid composition necessary to classify protein high in biological value

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High-quality protein is needed for periods of

    <p>Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A cats diet is

    <p>High protein low carb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water transports solutes and gases

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Macro and microminerals are inorganic chemicals

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Minerals circulate as electrolytes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deficiency of this mineral results in nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deficiency of this mineral impairs growth and normal physiological processes

    <p>Phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, increased bone resorption occurs in order to restore _____________

    <p>Circulating calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over supplementing fat-soluble vitamins may lead to toxic syndromes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nutraceuticals must all be specifically defined by the FDA

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When feeding orphaned puppies the initial dose is ___ of puppy's weight per day, divided into several boluses

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Puppies gag reflex is not developed for 30 days

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Puppies are introduced to semi solid gruel at

    <p>3 weeks of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At ______ weeks of age food dose is approximately 25% of body weight divided into 4-6 daily feedings

    <p>2-3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peak lactation occurs at

    <p>4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intake of mothers milk is reduced at

    <p>5 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weaning concludes at _____________________

    <p>6-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Feed growing dogs 4-5 times daily during post weaning until about _____ old

    <p>10 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do you cut back from 4-6 meals a day to 3 meals a day

    <p>about 4 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Small and toy breeds have a higher ratio of surface area to body weight, therefore, what should their diets have

    <p>Higher energy content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the time restricted feeding method entail

    <p>Feed 1-3 times daily for 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the feeding tip/s referenced in the powerpoint

    <p>Feed maintenance pet food for the average house pet 1-7 years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feeding "do"

    <p>Feed for control of calorie intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feeding "don't"

    <p>Provide stagnant or frozen water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are no problems associated with group feeding

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    <p>50%, 200-400%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After whelping, bitches energy requirements return to maintenance levels in approximately ________

    <p>8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lactation markedly increases energy, protein, and mineral requirements

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that contributes to obesity

    <p>Genetic background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following breeds has a genetic predisposition to obesity

    <p>Beagle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Purebred cats tend to be more overweight than mixed-cat breeds

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk of obesity

    <p>Coronary heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true of obese patients

    <p>Increased anesthetic risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are part of the assessment of obesity

    <p>Visually examine subcutaneous fat deposit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following help to treat obesity

    <p>Feed calorie-restricted, low-energy food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ages of geriatric dogs

    <p>Toy and small sized breeds = 7 years Medium sized dogs = 6 years Large and giant breeds = As early as 5 years</p> <ul> <li>= -</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recommended for a senior diet

    <p>Increased fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All cats should be fed a low protein diet when they reach old age

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    General requirements for cat foods

    <p>High in protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much do kittens weigh at birth

    <p>Between 85-120g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the caloric needs for a kitten during their first 3 months of life

    <p>22-26kcal/100g of body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stomach capacity of neonates

    <p>50mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weaning for cats generally ends at

    <p>7-9 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Growth sustaining kitten foods are fed 2 - 3 times per day until __________of age

    <p>10 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fasting is recommended in obese cats

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of a hypermetabolic state

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___________ or ________ can lead to leaky blood vessels; technicians should monitor peripheral limbs or pitting edema

    <p>Low albumin, low TP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of poor nutrition

    <p>Dull mentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When determining the viscosity of joint fluid using the wooden applicator stick technique, what is a normal strand length

    <p>2-3cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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