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Comparing alternative diets – What goes into home-cooked formulations?
Presented by Sarah K. Abood, DVM, PhD
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Comparing alternative diets – What goes into home-cooked formulations?
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What distinguishes a premade “homemade” diet with a complete and balanced claim from one with a supplemental feeding claim?
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The use of organic ingredients and low levels of processing
Inclusion of raw meat and high pressure pasteurization
Packaging format and pricing category
Addition of specific vitamins and minerals and caloric adjustment
Why can’t an AAFCO nutritional adequacy claim be made for meals prepared at home using premade products?
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The ingredients are not organic
The final meal is not evaluated by regulatory authorities
The packaging lacks a barcode
The product is imported
What is required to properly assess the nutrient profile of a homemade diet?
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Either the AAFCO or FEDIAF handbook publication
Owner feedback, physical exam results, and lab tests from the family veterinarian
Software, formulation skills, nutritional knowledge, and ingredient databases
Palatability and digestibility testing conducted at an analytical lab
Which of the following is a common dietary error in home-cooked recipes for growing puppies or kittens?
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Inadequate calcium and phosphorus balance
Excessive vitamin C and vitamin E
Overuse of fibre and iron
Too little protein and omega-3 fatty acids
What is the threshold for calories from alternative pet foods that triggers an extended nutritional evaluation?
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5%
10%
20%
40%
Why are patients on improperly balanced diets at risk for disease?
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They may develop allergies
They may become overweight
They may refuse food
They may suffer from nutrition-related diseases
Which group of professionals is most likely to be held legally accountable for homemade diet recommendations?
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Breeders and pet store employees
Bloggers and influencers
Veterinarians and animal nutritionists
Pet food manufacturers and retailers
What should be done if nutritional risk factors are identified during a patient visit?
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Perform an extended nutritional evaluation
Recommend a commercial diet
Refer to a behaviourist
Increase caloric intake
Which of the following is NOT a common source of homemade diet recipes?
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Veterinary textbooks
AAFCO regulatory manuals
Blogs and chat rooms
Pet owner websites
What is a key risk associated with “diet drift” in homemade diets?
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Overhydration
Excessive caloric intake
Food poisoning
Malnutrition
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