Table 2.
Effect of three different polysaccharides (1P, 2P, and 3P) on food intake and food conversion efficiency (FCE) in diabetic rats fed a high-fat diet (DHF).
| Groups | Average food intake (g/day) | FCE ratio |
|---|---|---|
| DHF | 28.28 ± 1.31 | 0.14 ± 0.13 |
| DHF+1P | 26.44 ± 1.66 | 0.17 ± 0.11 |
| DHF+2P | 28.11 ± 1.06 | 0.15 ± 0.12 |
| DHF+3P | 27.71 ± 1.13 | 0.15 ± 0.14 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 10). The food conversion efficiency (FCE) ratio = food intake (g)/weight gain (kg) × 102.