FOOD TYPES + REGIMENS POWERPOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Five vitals according to AAHA & WSAHA
A
- NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
- Pain
- T
- P
- R
2
Q
What do many clients wish was addressed more
A
Diet
3
Q
LVT nutrition goal
A
Knowledge of popular and favorite foods
4
Q
What percentage of dogs and cats consume more than half of their daily calories in commercial pet foods
A
90%
5
Q
6 ways commercial diets can be classified
A
- Processing methods
- Ingredients used
- Nutrient content
- Purpose
- Quality of ingredients
- Water content
6
Q
The LVT should be familiar with potential ___________ and __________ of each type of diet for CLIENT COMMUNICATION
A
Pros and cons
7
Q
Moisture breakdown of dry pet foods
A
6-10% moisture
90% or more of DM dry matter
8
Q
Four categories of dry pet foods
A
- Baked kibble
- Biscuits
- Dry meals
- Expanded (extruded)
9
Q
Four pros/ advantages of dry pet foods
A
- Convenient
- Economical
- Stores well+ long shelf life
- Dental hygiene
10
Q
Two categories of moist pet food
A
- Complete and balanced
- Meat products (not nutritionally complete)