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Effect of yam on body weight, food intake, liver weight, and colon length in rats
| Group | Body weight gain (g/rat) | Food intake (g/day/rat) | FER (%) | Liver (g) | Colon length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOM | 228.0±33.9ns | 11.5±1.6ns | 21.8±2.6ns | 7.10±0.54ns | 4.22±0.38ns |
| AOM+2%Y | 223.7±13.3 | 12.1±1.6 | 21.0±1.2 | 6.97±0.47 | 4.33±0.54 |
| AOM+5%Y | 224.4±19.0 | 11.7±1.0 | 21.0±1.5 | 7.15±0.59 | 4.38±0.72 |
Values are mean±SD (n=12).
FER: Food efficiency ratio (%)=body weight gain (g)/food intake (g)x100.
not significant.
