Table 1.
Nutrient composition of experimental diets (% in total energy)
| High fat sucrose diet (HFS) (%) | Control diet (AIN-93G) (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 39.9 | 67.9 |
| Corn starch | 14.9 | 52.9 |
| Sucrose | 20.0 | 10.0 |
| Fibre | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Protein | 25.4 | 20.3 |
| Casein | 25.0 | 20.0 |
| L-cystein | 0.38 | 0.3 |
| Fat | 30.0 | 7.0 |
| Soybean oil | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Beef tallow | 14.0 | 0 |
| Lard | 14.0 | 0 |
| Vitamins and minerals | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| AIN93G-Mineral mix | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AIN93G-Vitamin mix | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Cholinebitartrate | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| tert-butylhydroquinone | 0.006 | 0.0014 |
| Total energy (kcal/g) | 4.81 | 3.95 |
AIN-93G: American Institute of Nutrition recommended growth diet for young, pregnant and lactating rodents. Isocaloric high fat and sucrose diet (HFS); Protein:Fat:Carbohydrate = 25:30:40, control diet; Protein:Fat:Carbohydrate = 20:7:68.