Northwest Naturals Quiz

All of the answers for this test can be found in the NWN training booklet and on our website. This short video can also provide some added insight into Northwest Naturals. Please give the best answer (in your opinion) to each question. Please complete the test and submit it.

NWN will grade your test on a pass/fail basis – 80% is passing. If you pass, Northwest Naturals would like to send you a small token of our appreciation for taking the time and interest in learning about our product. Thank you for your participation!

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1. Northwest Naturals is Manufactured in:

A.) Portland, Maine

B.) Portland, Oregon

C.) Sacramento, California

D.) Oregon and Washington

E.) Pacific Northwest and New Zealand

2. What are 3 essential benefits of a raw diet:

A.) Taste, color and texture

B.) Muscle fiber, water and fatty acids

C.) Enzymes, amino-acids and intracellular-moisture

D.) Vegetable fiber, muscle fiber and vitamins

E.) Low gas, corn meal and added enzymes

3. What Makes Northwest Naturals Raw Food Safe for My Pet?

A.) Every ingredient is inspected and passed by the USDA

B.) All products are High Pressure Cold Processed to destroy any harmful bacteria

C.) Individually Quick Frozen to provide another layer of protection against bacteria

D.) Every batch of NWN is tested for pathogens by a 3rd party

E.) All of the above

4. Why is NWN Good for Pets with Food Sensitivity?

A.) NWN contains preservatives and chemicals

B.) NWN only uses raw simple ingredients that are minimally processed

C.) NWN contains wheat, soy, milk and rice

D.) All proteins are shot with hormones

E.) NWN finds the best left overs from grocery stores

5. Why does NWN use Individually Quick Freezing (IQF):

A.) Holds nuggets together better

B.) Produces smaller ice crystals to preserve product integrity

C.) Produces larger ice crystals for easier thawing

D.) Allows for longer shelf life

E.) Allows the product to thaw without falling apart

6. Some benefits of feeding Raw Bones:

A.) Will make your dog smarter

B.) Dogs love the sound of crunching bones

C.) Plaque-fighting enzymes, fresh breath, and mental stimulation

D.) No benefit to your pet at all

E.) Great for burying in the dirt

7. What is the benefit of garlic:

A.) Is easy to source and great filler for raw food

B.) Contains enzymes to break down food during digestion

C.) Creates bad breath

D.) Contains sulfur compounds good for cardiovascular and immune system, also is extremely palatalbe

E.) Is perfect for our new Italian recipe

8. What are the benefits of Veggie and Fruit Nuggets:

A.) Affects the texture so dogs will eat less

B.) Natural fiber, low calorie, digestion and heart health

C.) Adds different color to pets coat, and takes longer to chew

D.) Great to replace your current pets diet

E.) None of the above

9. Why do NWN raw diets differ in color and texture:

A.) Fruits and Vegetables are changed often, according to availability

B.) They have different color additives

C.) They contain no artificial ingredients, colors or fillers

D.) To provide your pet with a variety of colors and textures

E.) All of the above

10. Benefits of feeding a Raw diet:

A.) Picky eaters always love raw food

B.) Brings out the primal nature of your pet

C.) Your dog will never develop allergies

D.) Live enzymes, amino acids and natural vitamins

E.) Raw diets make pets sleep better

11. Northwest Naturals uses the following safety protocol:

A.) Uses Artificial Intelligence to detect any problems during production

B.) Uses only FDA Guidelines for Food Safety

C.) Follows only the USDA Pet Food Protocol

D.) 3rd Party Audits, HACCP, GMP TQC Programs Followed for manufacturing and food safety

E.) Provides consistent radar along production line

12. What role do enzymes play in a raw diet:

A.) Does not break down raw food, keeps it intact

B.) Makes tough muscle proteins easier to chew

C.) Cell growth and assimilation of nutrients during digestion

D.) Adds flavor to proteins as it is being eaten

E.) No role is played by enzymes within a raw diet

13. What role does intracellular moisture play in a raw diet:

A.) Keeps proteins juicy for better taste

B.) Is removed during freeze drying

C.) Most effective way to break down and process food for digestion

D.) Helps provide natural water content

E.) All of the above

14. What are the Benefits in Only Feeding a Small Amount of NWN?

A.) None

B.) Feeding only 20% of a raw diet can provide benefits

C.) Some added ear hair growth and tail wagging

D.) Need to feed at least 75% to see any benefits

E.) Feeding half of a raw diet might be enough

15. Which NWN formulas are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for all life stages including growth for large pets:

A.) Beef, Bison and Beef, and Trout

B.) Chicken, Chicken and Salmon, and Turkey

C.) Chicken, Turkey and Beef & Trout

D.) All NWN recipes

E.) Chicken and Salmon, Trout and Whitefish

16. What does a Positive Release Program mean?

A.) This means that we are positive all the material is human grade

B.) This means that everything tests positive throughout the production process

C.) This means that no products leave the facility before they test negative for all pathogens

D.) This means that we are positive that all products look good

E.) This means that all of our personnel have a positive attitude when loading trucks with product

17. High Pressure Cold Processing:

A.) Alters the nutritional properties and changes the color

B.) Sterilizes all bacteria in food

C.) Fractures the cell walls of bad bacteria and allows natural occurring acids to inactivate them.

D.) Compresses out all the moisture

E.) Pressurizes at high temperatures destroying any bacteria

18. NWN Feeding Guidelines are calculated based on:

A.) A pets breed

B.) A pets weight and activity level

C.) The type of protein your pet eats

D.) A pets age and activity level

E.) A pets size and breed

19. NWNs treats are especially good for pets with allergies because:

A.) The veggies are organic

B.) The fillers used are natural

C.) They contain only one ingredient

D.) They are healthy so you can feed as many as your pet wants

E.) None of the above

20. How is the USDA involved with Northwest Naturals?

A.) A USDA Inspector is on site at all times during production

B.) USDA Inspector shows up randomly for surprise inspections

C.) 1 out of every 3 batches are inspected by the USDA

D.) USDA Inspector is on site one time each week at random times

E.) The USDA has a video feed directly into the production facility

21. Northwest Naturals Cat Food Recipes are:

A.) Full of meat, fruit and veggies with vitamins and minerals

B.) Contains more veggies than other cat foods

C.) Enhanced with flavors that cats love

D.) A true carnivore diet

E.) Made from only fish

22. The following makes Northwest Naturals different:

A.) Totally integrated manufacturing facility. All phases of production are done in house with no outsourcing

B.) Makes more pet food than anyone else

C.) Outsources HPCP and freeze drying with everything else done in house

D.) Has the most adorable FaceBook posts

E.) Freeze drying and freezing outsourced

23. If you pass the quiz, what NWN product would you like a free bag of:

A.) 6 pound bag of frozen nuggets for dogs

B.) 12 ounce Freeze Dried nuggets for dogs

C.) 2 pound bag of frozen nibbles for cats

D.) 11 ounce Freeze Dried nibbles for cats

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