CALORIE CONTENT AND DISTRIBUTION |
The metabolizable energy of ORIJEN REGIONAL RED is 4010 kcal/kg or 480 kcal per 250ml cup (120g). The calories in ORIJEN are distributed to support peak health with 36% from protein, 22% from fruits and vegetables, and 42% from fat. |
A BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE CALORIE DISTRIBUTION
There are three sources of calories in dog food – protein, fat and carbohydrates.
Protein and fat are essential for dogs; carbohydrates are not. In fact, dogs require absolutely no carbohydrate in their diet.
Simple carbohydrates from rice or corn cause blood sugar levels to elevate and fluctuate.
When not used for energy, carbohydrates are stored in the body as fat.
Carbohydrates are the leading dietary cause of overweight conditions in dogs.
By providing more calories from protein and fat, and fewer calories from carbohydrates, ORIJEN helps reduce the risk of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes.



