Lecture – Omega-3 fatty acids and Disease Management
Kara Burns
Cardiovascular disease is a common disorder in dogs and cats, with ________ of canines and up to ______ of feline populations affected by cardiac disease
20% and 11%, respectively
25% and 30%, respectively
11% and 20%, respectively
5% and 10%, respectively
Since 1987, the prevalence of dilated (congestive) cardiomyopathy in cats has decreased markedly. This decrease occurred following the discovery that ______ deficiency was the principal cause.
Glutamine
Taurine
Arginine
All of the above
Which fatty acids have been shown to have a significant effect on survival times when used in dogs diagnosed with DCM or chronic valvular disease (CVD)
Omega – 3
Omega – 6
Omega – 9
None of the above
The effect of the omega-3 fatty acids may be attributed to:
anti-inflammatory effects
improved appetite
anti-arrhythmic effects
All of the above
None of the above
Dietary fat is important for all but which of the following
Energy
a carrier of fat soluble vitamins
a source of essential fatty acids
a carrier of water soluble vitamins
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