Composition and process for controlling glucose metabolism in companion animals by dietary starch
First Claim
1. A pet food composition for controlling postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response in a companion animal comprising a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
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Abstract
A composition and process are provided for controlling postprandial glycemic and/or insulinemic response in companion animals such as dogs. The pet food composition includes a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice. Use of the preferred carbohydrate sources including a blend of corn and sorghum; a blend of corn, sorghum, and barley; a blend of corn, sorghum, and oats; and a blend of oats and barley tends to modulate the animal'"'"'s glycemic and insulinemic responses after a meal. This effect is even more marked when the composition is fed to geriatric companion animals such as dogs.
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- 1. A pet food composition for controlling postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response in a companion animal comprising a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
- 18. A pet food composition for controlling postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response in a companion animal comprising from about 20 to about 40% crude protein, from about 4 to about 30% fat, from about 2 to about 20% total dietary fiber, and a source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
- 23. A process for controlling postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response in a companion animal comprising the steps of feeding said companion animal a pet food composition comprising a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates in amounts effective to control postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response, said source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
- 42. A process for controlling postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response in a companion animal comprising the steps of feeding said companion animal a pet food compositions comprising from about 20 to about 40% crude protein, from about 4 to about 30% fat, from about 2 to about 20% total dietary fiber, and a source of carbohydrates in amounts effective to control postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response, said souce of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
- 51. A process for controlling hyperinsulinemia in a large breed dog comprising the steps of feeding said large breed dog a pet food compositions comprising from about 20 to about 40% crude protein, from about 4 to about 30% fat, from about 2 to about 20% total dietary fiber, and a source of carbohydrates in amounts effective to control hyperinsulinemia, said source of carbohydrates from a grain source which excludes rice.
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