CMCA NUTRITION EXAM 2024 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Feeding and nutrition has changed over the years and depends on
environment
meat, bones and barley soaked in milk• (Marcus Terentius Varro (Philosopher) wrote in
"Farm Topics" manual
2000BC
- bran bread, some of the meat from the hunt, and if the dog was sick, goat's milk, bean
broth, chopped meat or buttered eggs• Count Gaston III, Southwestern France wrote a
Greyhound care book
14th century
- dog's diet was much like that of its owners, consisting of whatever owners could spare,
such as knuckles of bone, cabbage, potatoes, onions and crusts of bread
Middle Ages-Mid 19th century
the first dog biscuit: a mix of wheat meals, vegetables, beetroot and beef blood
Businessman James Spratt introduced the first commercially-prepared petfood in
England
1860
US Production of biscuits and dried kibble
1890
Canned dog food "Ken-L Ration" introduced, Horsemeat
1922
animal science and nutrition evolved Nutritional needs of Puppies introduced
1960s
U.S. National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council published nutritional
requirements for dogs and cat
1980s
U.S. National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council released updated
profiles that reflected the evolving science and understanding of animal nutrition
2006
- federal and state officials inspect pet food manufacturing facilities and test products on
retail shelves for compliance with safety and/or nutritional requirements
today
AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials, (AAFCO), develops model legislation
for pet food safety regulations
FSMA
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, requires the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) and food producers (for both food for humans and
animals) to focus on preventing foodborne illness
palatability
how well animals like a particular food (taste preference)
Acceptability
, indication of whether an animal will eat a sufficient amount of food in order to meet its
nutritional requirements.
Palatability makes owners happy but
may promote overeating and obesity
What factors effect food preference
flavor, tecture, temperature, moisture, and form
What is most important when choosing food
flavor
Why is texture more important to cats
some develop preference to certain shapes of dry food while others avoid sharp points
What moisture and temp do dogs like their food
high moisture and warm
What form of food is preferred
canned meat or semi-soft to dry food
How long does it take for a dog to make up its mind about food
less than 15 seconds
Familiarity is especially important for food for
Cats
What species only have one sweet receptor so they cannot really perceive sweetness
cats
What flavor enhancer is used for cats
sodium acid pyrophosphate
What kind of food will cat self select
high protein low carb
Many mammals when given the choice will self-select specific
macro-nutrient requirements
What is the primary factor influencing selection of food
palatability
How do dogs taste
with the olfactory bulbs of their nose
With a properly balanced diet, an animal consumes enough to meet caloric
requirements and
the correct amount of other nutrients
When given a choice a dog will select
a combination of foods of similar flavors to obtain ~30% ME protein will minimize
carbohydrate and maximize fat.
How can dogs be tricked when selecting food
• Addition of sucrose can bias dogs toward a higher sucrose lower protein diet
Prevents any loss or gain of tissue in body when there is no production
maintenance
Increase in size of the muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts. 12-15 months
depending on the breed
growth
production of hard, trim finish along with beautiful hair coat
show conditioning
increase caloric intake in the last half, after six weeks, by 15-20%
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Feeding and nutrition has changed over the years and depends on
environment
meat, bones and barley soaked in milk• (Marcus Terentius Varro (Philosopher) wrote in
"Farm Topics" manual
2000BC
- bran bread, some of the meat from the hunt, and if the dog was sick, goat's milk, bean
broth, chopped meat or buttered eggs• Count Gaston III, Southwestern France wrote a
Greyhound care book
14th century
- dog's diet was much like that of its owners, consisting of whatever owners could spare,
such as knuckles of bone, cabbage, potatoes, onions and crusts of bread
Middle Ages-Mid 19th century
the first dog biscuit: a mix of wheat meals, vegetables, beetroot and beef blood
Businessman James Spratt introduced the first commercially-prepared petfood in
England
1860
US Production of biscuits and dried kibble
1890
Canned dog food "Ken-L Ration" introduced, Horsemeat
1922
animal science and nutrition evolved Nutritional needs of Puppies introduced
1960s
U.S. National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council published nutritional
requirements for dogs and cat
1980s
U.S. National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council released updated
profiles that reflected the evolving science and understanding of animal nutrition
2006
- federal and state officials inspect pet food manufacturing facilities and test products on
retail shelves for compliance with safety and/or nutritional requirements
today
AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials, (AAFCO), develops model legislation
for pet food safety regulations
FSMA
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, requires the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) and food producers (for both food for humans and
animals) to focus on preventing foodborne illness
palatability
how well animals like a particular food (taste preference)
Acceptability
, indication of whether an animal will eat a sufficient amount of food in order to meet its
nutritional requirements.
Palatability makes owners happy but
may promote overeating and obesity
What factors effect food preference
flavor, tecture, temperature, moisture, and form
What is most important when choosing food
flavor
Why is texture more important to cats
some develop preference to certain shapes of dry food while others avoid sharp points
What moisture and temp do dogs like their food
high moisture and warm
What form of food is preferred
canned meat or semi-soft to dry food
How long does it take for a dog to make up its mind about food
less than 15 seconds
Familiarity is especially important for food for
Cats
What species only have one sweet receptor so they cannot really perceive sweetness
cats
What flavor enhancer is used for cats
sodium acid pyrophosphate
What kind of food will cat self select
high protein low carb
Many mammals when given the choice will self-select specific
macro-nutrient requirements
What is the primary factor influencing selection of food
palatability
How do dogs taste
with the olfactory bulbs of their nose
With a properly balanced diet, an animal consumes enough to meet caloric
requirements and
the correct amount of other nutrients
When given a choice a dog will select
a combination of foods of similar flavors to obtain ~30% ME protein will minimize
carbohydrate and maximize fat.
How can dogs be tricked when selecting food
• Addition of sucrose can bias dogs toward a higher sucrose lower protein diet
Prevents any loss or gain of tissue in body when there is no production
maintenance
Increase in size of the muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts. 12-15 months
depending on the breed
growth
production of hard, trim finish along with beautiful hair coat
show conditioning
increase caloric intake in the last half, after six weeks, by 15-20%
