Nutrition P301 VTECH | questions and answers
It is estimated that between 25% True
and 40% of cats and dogs seen
by veterinarians can be
classified as overweight or
obese.
Body weight can be affected Body Condition Score
by factors such as body
conformation and frame;
amount of body fat; and weight
gain due to fluid retention.
Because of these variables,
which of the following is a
more objective measure than
body weight to determine
whether a cat or dog is
overweight or obese?
Dual-energy x-ray in the research laboratory
absorptiometry (DEXA) is a
technique used_______to
estimate body fat level.
, All of the
above
When canine obesity is the Hypothyroi
tentative diagnosis, a thorough dism
physical examination and Abdominal gas
laboratory profile should be distension
performed to rule out which Cushing's
of the following conditions? disease
Organomegaly
An effective weight loss A negative energy balance (less food taken in than energy expended)
program depends on
creating:
Drug therapy is commonly True
used in canine and feline
weight-loss programs.
Severely restricting calorie Rapid weight loss and loss of lean body mass
intake may result in:
Which of the following types Low-fat, high-fiber
of diet has been shown to be
effective for weight loss in
dogs?
Both a and b.
Diets with higher protein-to- Help minimize loss of lean
calorie ratios: body mass. Help increase
fat loss.
Client education is not a False
necessary component of a
, successful patient weight
management program.
Approximately how many 1 in every 100
dogs and cats seen at
veterinary hospitals have
diabetes mellitus?
Insulin facilitates the entry of Glucose
what important nutrient into
cells?
Type 1 diabetes, which is A lack of insulin in the body.
common in dogs, is
characterized by:
Many of the clinical signs of Hyperglycemia
diabetes mellitus can be
attributed to the effects of
_______on the body.
The primary goal of a Blood glucose
diabetes management
program is to keep
____________within a safe range at
all
times.
Feeding similar amounts of which Carbohydrate
nutrient at consistent times
every day has the greatest
impact on postprandial blood
glucose concentrations?
Between meals, when Protein
It is estimated that between 25% True
and 40% of cats and dogs seen
by veterinarians can be
classified as overweight or
obese.
Body weight can be affected Body Condition Score
by factors such as body
conformation and frame;
amount of body fat; and weight
gain due to fluid retention.
Because of these variables,
which of the following is a
more objective measure than
body weight to determine
whether a cat or dog is
overweight or obese?
Dual-energy x-ray in the research laboratory
absorptiometry (DEXA) is a
technique used_______to
estimate body fat level.
, All of the
above
When canine obesity is the Hypothyroi
tentative diagnosis, a thorough dism
physical examination and Abdominal gas
laboratory profile should be distension
performed to rule out which Cushing's
of the following conditions? disease
Organomegaly
An effective weight loss A negative energy balance (less food taken in than energy expended)
program depends on
creating:
Drug therapy is commonly True
used in canine and feline
weight-loss programs.
Severely restricting calorie Rapid weight loss and loss of lean body mass
intake may result in:
Which of the following types Low-fat, high-fiber
of diet has been shown to be
effective for weight loss in
dogs?
Both a and b.
Diets with higher protein-to- Help minimize loss of lean
calorie ratios: body mass. Help increase
fat loss.
Client education is not a False
necessary component of a
, successful patient weight
management program.
Approximately how many 1 in every 100
dogs and cats seen at
veterinary hospitals have
diabetes mellitus?
Insulin facilitates the entry of Glucose
what important nutrient into
cells?
Type 1 diabetes, which is A lack of insulin in the body.
common in dogs, is
characterized by:
Many of the clinical signs of Hyperglycemia
diabetes mellitus can be
attributed to the effects of
_______on the body.
The primary goal of a Blood glucose
diabetes management
program is to keep
____________within a safe range at
all
times.
Feeding similar amounts of which Carbohydrate
nutrient at consistent times
every day has the greatest
impact on postprandial blood
glucose concentrations?
Between meals, when Protein
