The obesity conversation: Tips for success

Presented by Caitlin Grant, BSc, DVM, DVSc Candidate (Dept. of Clinical Studies), ECVCN resident, Sarah Dodd, BVSc, MSc, DVM, PhD Candidate (Dept. of Population Medicine), ECVCN resident and Shoshana Verton-Shaw, RVT, VTS-Nutrition

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. What was a key finding of the Purina Lifetime Study? *

No difference found between the dogs that were ad lib fed vs dogs that were restricted by 25%

Dogs with a BCS of 6 to 7 out of 9 lived an average of 2 years LESS than dogs with a BCS of 5 out of 9

Dogs with a BCS of 9 out of 9 lived an average of 2 years LESS than dogs with a BCS of 5 out of 9

Dogs in the ad lib group lived the same length of time as restricted fed dogs, but developed osteoarthritis sooner

2. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for obesity? *

Breed of pet

Gender of pet

Feeding method

Gender of owner

3. What percentage of pet owners will purchase food from a veterinary clinic? *

10%

20%

40%

50%

4. How should you calculate the energy requirements of puppies? *

2 to 3 X Resting Energy Requirements (RER)

1 X RER

4 X RER

Use label instructions

5. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate recommendation to make regarding treats? *

Calories from treats should total no more than 10% of daily calories

Calories from treats can be an additional 10% to what you calculate as the energy requirements for a pet

Use low-calorie treats such as fruits and veggies

Set aside a portion of food to be used as treats throughout the day

6. Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for getting a diet history? *

Ask an open-ended question like, “Tell me everything Charlie eats in a day from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed”

Have the owner fill out a diet history form before the appointment

Have the owner keep a food log or food diary for several days, recording everything that is fed

All of the above

7. What is the most accurate method to assess body composition and body fat percentage? *

BCS

Morphometric Measurements

DEXA

MCS

8. Which of the following is true about veterinary therapeutic weight-loss diets? *

They have been purposely formulated for weight loss

They are enhanced in essential nutrients so that they can be fed in a restricted manner while still meeting nutrient requirements

They have benefits such as increased protein and increased fibre to help maintain lean muscle tissue and promote satiety

All of the above

9. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate response if a “plateau” occurs during a weight-loss plan? *

Continue to restrict calories until weight loss resumes

Run blood work to rule out any other metabolic conditions such as hypothyroidism

Re-evaluate the diet selected and the calculated energy requirements

Have a conversation with the owner and ask about the feeding plan (e.g. treats, feeding method, exercise)

10. Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating rehabilitation exercises into a weight- loss plan? *

Increases energy expenditure

Helps to maintain lean body mass

Low-impact exercise is beneficial for joints that have been carrying extra weight

All of the above