Table 1.
Diet composition. Note the significant differences in protein content.
| Ingredient | 20 % protein Diet (g/Kg) |
6 % Protein Diet (g/Kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Casein | 230 | 69 |
| DL-Methionine | 3 | 0.9 |
| Sucrose | 431.7 | 571.8 |
| Corn Starch | 200 | 200 |
| Corn Oil | 52.3 | 53.9 |
| Cellulose | 37.86 | 57.82 |
| Vitamins Mix, Teklad 40060 | 10 | 10 |
| Ethoxyquin, antioxidant | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Mineral Mix | 13.37 | 13.37 |
| Calcium Phosphate dibasic | 16.66 | 21.6 |
| Calcium Carbonate | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Nutrient |
Control Diet % kCal From |
6 % Protein Diet % kCal From |
| Protein | 21.6 | 6.5 |
| Carbohydrate | 65.4 | 80.4 |
| Fat | 13 | 13.1 |