创新宠物营养：利用新的食物方法和成分对抗宠物肥胖症.pdf

1、New Food Approaches and IngredientsCombating the Pet Obesity Epidemic:Kathy L.Gross,PhD,PAS,Dipl ACANAdjunct ProfessorJlia Guazzelli Pezzali,DVM,MSc,PhDAssistant ProfessorPet Food Program Director1Obesity OverviewPet food characteristics&watchouts Feeding guidelines Calorie content Proven nutritiona

2、l designsNew food approaches&ingredients Inflammation Metabolism MicrobiomeFuture Opportunities TopicsPet Owners Believe Obesity is a Problem but.Say THEIR pet is at a Healthy/Optimal WeightC o m b a t i n g O b e s i t y Widespread disease 61%of cats 59%of dogs Higher risk for osteoarthritis,cancer

3、,diabetes mellitus,&behavioral problems Shorten lifespan&reduces quality of life Recognized as a problem by 94%of cat owners&84%of dog owners3Multiple Factors Contribute to Overweight and Obesity in PetsC o m b a t i n g O b e s i t y Lack of awareness or recognition Sedentary lifestyles of pets Neu

4、tering/spaying Reluctance of veterinarians to discuss pets weight Excess calories as snacks,treats,toppers and human foods Over consumption of highly palatable foods Over feeding food calories 5What Goes into the Bowl Matters TooRecognition:Most pets are NOT at ideal weightC o m b a t i n g O b e s

5、i t yNutritional designAccurate caloriesFeeding guidelines6Use Appropriate Daily Energy Requirements for Todays Pet PopulationC o m b a t i n g O b e s i t yActive adults 1.4 1.6Inactive/neutered 1.2 1.4 x RERObese-prone/at-risk 1.0-1.2 x RERWeight loss.0.8 1.0 x RERInactive/neutered 1.2 1.4 x REROb

6、ese-prone/at-risk 1.0 1.2 x RERWeight loss 0.8 1.0 x RERNote:most pet owners over-estimate their pets activity levels and dont think their pet is overweight.consider“typical house pet”on the feeding guide8Watch Out:Daily Nutrient Intake Adjusting feeding guides using smaller RER factors=feeding less