Field Scenario

A customer asks whether a food substantiated through nutrient analysis is inferior to one substantiated through an actual feeding trial.

What You Actually Explain

• Both methods are legitimate, AAFCO-recognized ways to substantiate a complete and balanced claim
• Neither method is inherently superior to the other
• A feeding trial demonstrates real-world outcomes, while nutrient analysis confirms the formulation meets the profile on paper
• Both represent genuine value, just through different kinds of evidence