1.   Dogs, of all breeds, have the same basic nutrient requirements.

2.   As people age, caloric needs decline but nutrient requirements rise, so it becomes even more important to make calories count toward good nutrition.

3.   A healthy breakfast also makes it easier to meet the daily nutrient requirements, especially for fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin C and B vitamins.

4.   Nutrient requirement studies, which are very costly and time-consuming, are typically done on small numbers of participants.