Table 1. Breakdown of the four different diet types used in this study as provided by Special Diets Services and Research Diets.
Digestive efficiencies were provided by J Kagya-Agyeman (2009, unpublished data). The protein source was casein, fat source was lard and carbohydrate source was a combination of corn starch, maltodextrin and sucrose.
| Standard CRM | Carbohydrate | Fat | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product code | 801722 | D12450B | D12492 | DO4080301 |
| % Fat | 9 | 10 | 60 | 10 |
| % Protein | 22 | 20 | 20 | 60 |
| % Carbohydrate | 69 | 70 | 20 | 30 |
| Digestive efficiency % | 74.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 92.9 |
| Gross energy (kJ/g dry) | 17.35 | 17.80 | 23.10 | 19.94 |