CCAT CCAT Nutrition, Weight Management and Wellness 2

Question 1

Sarcopenia in geriatric dogs is best addressed in a rehabilitation program by:

Accepted Answer

Increasing dietary protein and incorporating resistance exercise

Answer

Adequate protein intake combined with targeted resistance exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis to combat age-related muscle loss.

Question 2

A rehabilitation therapist notices a patient has lost significant muscle mass despite normal body weight. This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

Sarcopenic obesity

Answer

Sarcopenic obesity describes the combination of excess fat mass with reduced muscle mass, which can occur at normal or even overweight body weights.

Question 3

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements are used in canine patients to:

Accepted Answer

Support cartilage matrix synthesis and joint lubrication

Answer

Glucosamine and chondroitin are substrates for proteoglycan synthesis in articular cartilage and may help maintain synovial fluid viscosity.

Question 4

When counseling a client about caloric needs for a neutered adult dog recovering from orthopedic surgery with restricted activity, the therapist should advise:

Accepted Answer

Reducing caloric intake to resting energy requirement (RER) level during recovery

Answer

Activity-restricted post-surgical patients have reduced energy expenditure, so feeding closer to RER prevents weight gain that would stress healing tissues.

Question 5

Which type of dietary fiber is most beneficial for canine weight management because it increases satiety without adding significant calories?

Accepted Answer

Insoluble fiber (e.g., cellulose)

Answer

Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the diet, promoting fullness and slowing gastric emptying without contributing meaningful caloric density.

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CCAT CCAT Nutrition, Weight Management and Wellness 2