Bronze Paw Quiz Review

 Time for a refresh!

Before your begin the Silver Paw certification, take a few minutes to review the answers to the Bronze Paw quizzes, found below. This will help refresh your memory about the concepts found in those modules, which will be built upon in the Silver Paw certification.

MODULE 1: PROTEINS

1. What essential elements are needed in pets' health?
   Fats
   Proteins
   Starches
   Carbohydrates

2. Dogs do not need carbohydrates in their diet.
   True
   False

3. Corn is an example of a high-protein food source.
   True
   False

4. A protein is a basic _______ structure.
   Chemical
   Amino
   Acid
   Science

5. Cats are true carnivores.
   True
   False

6. Which of the following are examples of high protein sources?
   Maternal milk
   Beef
   Lamb
   Whole Wheat
   Pork

7. Protein needs will vary throughout an animal's life.
   True
   False

8. A quality protein must...
   Be easy to digest
   Contain all or almost all amino acids
   Be easily absorbed
   Be used by the body for its metabolic or biosynthetic functions
   All of the above

9. A high-quality protein does not need to be from an animal source.
   True
   False

10. Corn by-product being used as a protein ingredient _______ most of its nutritional value.
    Gains
    Loses

11. Manufactured cat food should contain:
    25-30% protein
    10-20% protein
    30-40% protein
    40-50% protein

MODULE 2: CARBOHYDRATES

1. Dogs do not need carbohydrates.
   True
   False

2. Why do some pet foods contain a high amount carbohydrates?
   It is good for them
   It helps with bad breath
   It's a cheap filler
   It helps with muscle strength

3. Which ingredients is a good source of carbohydrate in pet food?
   White potatoes
   White rice
   Cereals
   Brown rice

4. Cats need carbohydrates to live a healthy and long life.
   True
   False

5. High amounts of carbohydrates can cause ________ for cats and dogs.
   Liver disease
   Allergies
   Pancreatic disease
   Obesity
   Low energy

6. Unused carbohydrates will be transformed into fat.
   True
   False

7. Which animal can live a perfectly healthy life solely on animal proteins and vitamins?
   Cats
   Dogs

8. Small amounts of which carbohydrate can be tolerated?
   Fruits and vegetables high in dietary fibres
   Products containing starch such as white rice
   Oats
   White bread
   Couscous
   Sweet potato

9. Sources of fibre often found in food are...
   Brewers rice
   Pea fibre
   Beet pulp
   Tomato fibre
   None of the above

10. Which of the following is considered an insoluble fibre?
    Sweet potato
    Couscous
    Beet pulp
    Ground almonds

MODULE 3: LIPIDS (FATS)

1. Saturated fats are ________ at room temperature; unsaturated fats are ________ at room temperature.
   Solid; solid
   Liquid; solid
   Solid; liquid
   Liquid; liquid

2. Every animals needs fat in their diet.
   True
   False

3. Lipids are make up of which molecules?
   Oxygen
   Hydrogen
   Carbon
   Helium

4. Ingesting fat causes the body to produce what?
   Fatty acids
   Glycerol
   Carbohydrates
   Bile

5. Omega-6 is also known as:
   Linoleic acid
   Linolenic acid
   Essential acid
   Fatty acid

6. Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids are only found in vegetable-based fat sources.
   True
   False

7. Adult dog dry food should contain a fat percentage in this range:
   20-25%
   15-23%
   5-10%
   12-16%

8. Kitten dry food, as well as food for pregnant or nursing females, should have a fat percentage in this range:
   21-24%
   25-30%
   16-21%
   12-17%

9. The proper functioning of the cardiovascular, reproductive and immune systems are some of the many functions of lipids.
   True
   False

10. Why do pet food manufacturers end up using fat by-products in their pet foods?
    They are perfectly fine for pets to consume
    They still have some nutritional value
    They acquire them very cheaply and it's cost-effective
    There is no difference between fat by-products and human-grade fats

MODULE 4: BY-PRODUCTS VS. MEALS

1. Animal meal are bits of meat that are unfit for human consumption and sold to the pet food industry
   True
   False

2. By-products do meet the AAFCO requirements
   True
   False

3. A whole chicken and its ____ will contain more weight
   Dehydrated content
   Whole content
   Water content
   Flesh content

4. Popular meat by-products are...
   Chicken
   Beed
   Lamb
   Fish

5. Popular meat meals are...
   Chicken
   Beef
   Venison
   Lamb
   Fish

6. Beef, chicken, and lamb meals all include blood, hair and hooves
   True
   False

7. Which ingredient is nutritionally better for a pet?
   Chicken meal
   Chicken by-product

8. Cats and dogs get more proteins from the whole meat, rather than if they were to eat dehydrated meal.
   True
   False

MODULE 5: COMMON FOODS AND YOUR PETS

1. Milk is a high source of which vitamins?
   Vitamins A and D
   Vitamins A and B
   Vitamins A and C
   Vitamins B and C

2. Egg whites are a great source of Vitamin A.
   True
   False

3. What issue can arise from the consumption of eggs?
   High biotin levels
   Weakening of bones
   Acid reflux
   Increased asthma

4. To eliminate the risk of ingesting high amounts of biotin, what portion of the egg should be eaten?
   Egg yolk
   Egg white
   Whole egg
   Eggs shouldn't be eaten

5. Veal bones are a great choice because they help strengthen a dog's jaw.
   True
   False

6. Cheese is a great source of _______ and _______.
   Protein and vitamins
   Vitamins and calcium
   Calcium and protein
   Protein, calcium and vitamins

7. Allergies and digestive issues caused by a pet eating a bone is often caused by:
   Cross contamination
   Bacteria
   GMOs
   Organic bones not suitable for dogs

8. Chocolate is dangerous for pets because...
   It's addictive and can cause excessive weight gain
   It contains harmful food colourings
   It contains caffeine and theobromine
   It causes high biotin levels