Energy BCS

Gross energy

All potential energy available

Digestible energy

The energy left after losing energy through feces

Metabolizable energy

Measure of energy available to the animal for body functions after energy is lost through urine and gases

ATP

Chemical compound that is able to trap or pick up energy that is released and transport it elsewhere for use

Energy density

Commonly expressed as kcal/kg on labels

Atwater factors

Estimate of how much energy is provided by protein, carbohydrates, and fat

To measure the BCS of an animal you will-

Feel along the rib cage, checking for a waist and abdominal tuck

The resting energy requirement (RER) is-

The energy requirement for a normal animal at rest in a thermoneutral environment with no additional activity or exercise

The modified Atwater factor is 3.5 kcal/g for both carbohydrates and for protein

True

_ are the standard units of measurement for energy in the United States

Kilocalories

The maintenance energy requirement (MER) is calculated by multiplying the RER by what?

A given multiplier

A high energy dense food is sometimes required for which of the following type of animal?

A boarder collie that typically works outside with its owner 4-6 hours everyday

Which of the following formulas is correct for calculating the resting energy requirement in cats and dogs?

RER= 30 x (ideal BW in Kg) +70

Energy density is commonly expressed as kcal/ kg and kcal/ cup on pet food labels

True

If a food contains 18% crude protein that means there are

18g of protein for every 100g of food

Which of the following indicates and ideal BCS on a canine

4/9

A factor included in body condition score of dogs and cats is-

Visible waist

Is a dog or cat weighs ____ above its optimum weight, it should be considered obese

20%

Which patients should have their nutritional needs and feeding goals assessed when coming into the hospital?

Every pet that comes into the hospital

Energy is essential for animals to live, which is why they can generate their own energy supply.

False

Body condition scoring is used to assess a patients and __

Muscle mass and fat stores

List 2 causative factors associated with obesity that were mentioned in the article

Excessive calorie intake and no exercise

What are three pieces of information that are included in a patient’s signalment data?

Weight, breed, age

What are two diseases process or conditions that obese patients are at an increased risk to acquire

Cancer, arthritis

What does ATP stand for

Adenosine triphosphate

What can an excess of energy cause

Obesity