Chapter 15

Question 1

Give an example of a Statement of Nutritional Adequacy.

Answer 1

“Complete & balanced for all life stages”

Question 2

Are pet food companies required to list the food’s ME in kcal/kg?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Pet foods made and sold in the US must contain what 3 things?

Answer 3

1. Name and address of manufacturer
2. All ingredients
3. Guaranteed analysis

Question 4

Pet foods that have “reduced calories” must include what on the label?

Answer 4

% of calories reduced compared to another food

Question 5

Does the FDA dictate that foods cannot make claims about preventing or curing diseases?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Can ingredient lists be used as the sole basis to compare foods because they help determine the quality of ingredients used?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Which way of comparing nutrient content is easiest for an owner comparing 2 types of canned cat food with differing moisture contents?

Answer 7

Dry matter

Question 8

What can’t natural foods contain?

Answer 8

Synthetic additives or processing aids