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divided by 4000, and the result was multiplied by the appropriate value for energy
density (1120 in this example).

Example B2: A Canned Cat Food Making a Growth Claim:
Energy Adjusted Profile DM Values

Cat Food
Nutrient Guaranteed vs.
Profile Energy Energy
Guaranteed Minimum Adjusted Adjusted
Analysis Values for Profile Profile Values
Nutrient Values Growth Values (Columns 2 vs. 4)
Crude Protein: min. 9% 30.0% 8.4% OK
Crude Fat: min. 7% 9.0% 2.5% OK
Crude Fiber: max. 1%
Moisture: max. 75%
Ash: max. 2%
Calcium: min. 0.25% 1.0% 0.28% Low
Phosphorus: min. 0.2% 0.8% 0.22% Low
Energy 1120 kcal 4000 kcal 1120 kcal
ME/kg AF ME/kg DM ME/kg AF

Note that although the energy-adjusted minimum for crude fat calculated out to be
2.5%, a much higher concentration of crude fat (in this case 7%) predefined the higher
energy density and dictated the need for energy adjustment in the first place. Because
for the most part a higher concentration of crude fat predetermines what the higher
energy density will be, the energy-adjusted Profile minimum value for crude fat should
always be met and will often be grossly exceeded.

The last method for correcting for energy density is to convert the guaranteed
values for the food to a per 1000 kcal basis, and to compare these values with those
listed in the appropriate Profile based on Calorie Content. This is accomplished by
dividing the AF values in the guaranteed analysis by the AF energy density (1120 kcal
ME/kg in this example) and then multiplying the result by 1000 kcal ME/kg. The
result is the values appearing in the fourth column of Example B3 below with the
conclusion being identical to that reached in Examples B1 and B2 above.

Example B3: A Canned Cat Food Making a Growth Claim:
Energy Adjusted Guaranteed Analysis Values

Amount Product Profile
Guaranteed per kg Amount Amount
Analysis (1000 g) per 1000 per 1000
Nutrient Value As-Fed kcal ME kcal ME Status
Crude Protein 9% 90 g 80.4 g 75 OK
Crude Fat 7% 70 g 62.5 g 22.5 OK
Crude Fiber 1% 10 g
Moisture 75% 750 g
Ash 2% 20 g
Calcium 0.25% 2.5 g 2.2 g 2.5 Low
Phosphorus 0.20% 2.0 g 1.9 g 2.0 Low