The obesity conversation: Tips for success

Presented by Caitlin Grant, BSc, DVM, DVSc Candidate (Dept. of Clinical Studies), ECVCN resident, Sarah Dodd, BVSc, MSc, DVM, PhD Candidate (Dept. of Population Medicine), ECVCN resident and Shoshana Verton-Shaw, RVT, VTS-Nutrition

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. What was a key finding of the Purina Lifetime Study? *
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for obesity? *
3. What percentage of pet owners will purchase food from a veterinary clinic? *
4. How should you calculate the energy requirements of puppies? *
5. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate recommendation to make regarding treats? *
6. Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for getting a diet history? *
7. What is the most accurate method to assess body composition and body fat percentage? *
8. Which of the following is true about veterinary therapeutic weight-loss diets? *
9. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate response if a “plateau” occurs during a weight-loss plan? *
10. Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating rehabilitation exercises into a weight- loss plan? *