Determination should include

identifying the parts of a feed label
identify the optimal diet for each life stage
interpreting the information on feed labels
analyzing information on feed labels to verify claims
identifying the legal requirements of specific parts of the label
identifying the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) in these legal requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

How can the information on feed labels be verified?
What tests can be performed to sample feed for nutrients?
What equipment and supplies are necessary to conduct these tests?
What safety procedures should be observed during testing?
Why is it important to understand dry matter analysis when comparing a canned (wet) food to a dry (kibble) food?
What is a guaranteed analysis?
What is a nutritional adequacy statement?
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
What is the difference between a food labeled “Beef for dogs” and “Beef dinner for dogs”?
Why are “grain-free” diets not necessarily a healthy choice? What conditions are associated with this type of diet?