Table 3.
Growth, food and caloric intake, liquid consumption, and biochemical indicators in CG and S rats.
| Parameters | Dietary groups | |
|---|---|---|
| CG group | S group | |
| Initial body weight (g) | 239 ± 22 | 242 ± 24 |
| Final body weight (g) | 445 ± 53 | 470 ± 38* |
| Body weight gain (g) | 206 ± 1.8 | 228 ± 2.0* |
| Food intake (g/d) | 26.1 ± 1.3 | 14.3 ± 1.1** |
| Liquid consumption (mL/d) | 46.3 ± 3.3 | 58.1 ± 3.4* |
| Liquid consumption (mL/d/100 g bw) | 9.3 ± 1.4 | 10.5 ± 0.6 |
| Equivalent in kcal in drinking water | 0.00 | 10.8 ± 1.7** |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 114 ± 18 | 130 ± 11 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 104 ± 12 | 101 ± 12 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 79 ± 12 | 179 ± 35** |
Values are mean ± SD. CG group, n = 5; S group, n = 20. *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01.