Table 2.
Proximate composition of the high fat diet and the commercial rat chow
| Component (%) | High fat diet* | Rat chow |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate |
51.6 |
68.4 |
| Protein |
19.4 |
21.0 |
| Fat |
16.1 |
3.5 |
| Vitamins |
2.72 |
2.0 |
| Minerals |
2.72 |
2.0 |
| Methionine |
0.28 |
_ |
| Cholesterol |
0.91 |
_ |
| Fibre | 5.5 | 6.0 |
*Two types of high fat diet were prepared, one with mixed culture of Lb acidophilus, Lb helveticus and Bifidobacterum bifidum fermented maize meal (Diet A) and the other unfermented maize meal (Diet B).