Animal Nutrition

This organization gives the guidelines for nutrients that pet food companies are expected to follow.

• FDA

• AAFCO

• PFAC

• SRM

All of the following are AAFCO regulations EXCEPT:

• Feeding Trial

• Formulated

• Product "Family"

• Fabulated

An ingredient at the top of the list on a pet food label makes up the largest or the smallest amount in the food?

• The largest.

• The smallest.

Pet foods that have a claim of "Lite" or "Low Calories" are meant to be used for weight loss in pets.

• True

• False

Which definition means "no artificial preservatives or ingredients"?

• Human Source

• Organic

• Holistic

• Natural

What is the process of making kibble called?

• Intrusion

• Extrusion

All of the following are reasons why carbs are used to make pet food EXCEPT for:

• Helps bind kibble together during extrusion.

• Makes food cheaper as it is less expensive than a meat protein.

• It is toxic to dogs and cats.

• Easier to store and less likely to spoil.

The feeding instructions on the side of a pet food bag should only be used as a guideline.

• True

• False

All of the following are forms of energy EXCEPT for:

• Gross Energy (GE)

• Digestible Energy (DE)

• Lost Energy (LE)

• Metabolizable Energy (ME)

Which of the following makes it easier to compare food types to each other?

• As Fed Basis

• Dry Matter Basis