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Optimal and Natural as Rationale for Selecting Dietary Energy Distribution in Carbohydrate and Fat

Backus, R.C.
Metabolism of dietary protein, fat and carbohydrate provides cats with energy, which they need and which compels them to eat. While most energy is derived from fat and carbohydrate, an optimal ratio of these nutrients is not established and may vary with nutritional aim. Only a few health-related variables are studied for determining optimal proportions of the nutrients. An energy ratio of carbohydrate to fat of 2 to 1 in dry diets may be optimal for reducing obesity risk. Clear evidence of optimal ratios in canned diets and for reducing diabetes risk is lacking and worthy of investigation.

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