Table 1.
Chow and high-calorie diet composition
| Composition | Chowa | High-calorie dietb |
|---|---|---|
| Energy as carbohydrate (%) | 59.1 | 42.7 |
| Energy as fat (%) | 12.1 | 42.0 |
| Energy as protein (%) | 28.8 | 15.2 |
| Carbohydrate (g/100 g) | 49.3 | 49.1 |
| Starch | 21.5 | 15 |
| Sucrose | 3.4 | 34.1 |
| Protein (g/100 g) | 24 | 19.5 |
| Fat (g/100 g) | 10.5 | 21.0 |
| Vitamins (g/100 g) | 4 | 1 |
| Minerals (g/100 g) | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Fiber (g/100 g) | 5.3 | 5 |
| Digestible energy (kcal/g) | 3.04 | 4.5 |
a
Standard laboratory rat chow (Prolab RMH 2500).
b
Adjusted high-calorie diet: protein is casein, vitamin mixture is Teklad no. 40060, mineral mixture is AIN-76 (170915) and fat is supplied in the form of anhydrous milk fat.