Table 1. Body weights and glucose and insulin levels.
Diets | ||||
Low Fat Normal Iron | Low Fat Iron Deficient | High Fat Normal Iron | High Fat Iron Deficient | |
Body Weights, g n = 11 | 440±5 | 426±9 | 477±11* | 465±16* |
Glucose mg/dl n = 10 | 120±3 | 132±3 | 139±7 | 140±13 |
Insulin, µU/ml n = 6 | 21.3±0.8 | --- | 69±6.2† | 34.4±2.5 |
Values are means ± SE. n = number of rats per group.
*High Fat versus Low Fat Diet, P<0.01.
High Fat Normal Iron versus Low Fat Normal Iron and High Fat Iron Deficient, P<0.01.