According to a meta-analysis from the University of Guelph, dietary fat levels may be to blame for obesity and insulin resistance instead of carbohydrates.
This ingredient has evolved from a “cheap filler” to a critical component in pet foods, leading the pet food industry to seek out a variety of fiber-rich ingredients.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued proposed changes for guaranteed analyses of carbohydrates in animal food, setting a deadline for commentary in early April.
The European Pet Food Industry Federation created the resource to supplement its peer-reviewed report on the benefits and functions of carbohydrates in pet nutrition.
