DVs were developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help consumers compare
the nutrient contents of products within the context of a total diet.
Not exact matches
The dry matter basis percentages (
nutrient in the
product after moisture is removed) is used to make direct evaluations
of nutrient profiles
of products with different moisture
contents.
With 47 %
of its
contents made up
of protein, 24 % made
of fat, and 21 % percent made
of carbohydrates, the
product strikes a balance between all the essential
nutrients required
of a top - draw dog food.
Some advantages to these
products include high palatability; short, easy - to - read ingredient lists; and high -
nutrient contents because
of the process.
It is used to make direct comparisons
of nutrient profiles
of products with differing moisture
contents.