Table 1.
Body Weights of Adolescent and Adult Rats
| Week | Free-Feeding Standard | Restricted High Fat | Free-Feeding High Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents | |||
| Experiment 1 | |||
| 1 | 106 (±3)a | 107 (±4) | 106 (±4) |
| 4 | 255 (±11) | 250 (±14) | 268 (±13) |
| 8 | 362 (±9) | 367 (±4) | 365 (±2) |
| Experiment 2 | |||
| 1 | 134 (±2) | 134 (±3) | 141 (±4) |
| 4 | 271 (±8) | 272 (±5) | 288 (±8) |
| Experiment 3 | |||
| 1 | 106 (±2) | 108 (±3) | 104 (±2) |
| Adults | |||
| Experiment 1 | |||
| 1 | 322 (±6) | 323 (±6) | 326 (±6) |
| 4 | 371 (±6) | 376 (±4) | 393 (±4)b |
| 8 | 417 (±4) | 427 (±7) | 449 (±7)b |
| Experiment 2 | |||
| 1 | 329 (±2) | 329 (±4) | 346 (±4) |
| 4 | 371 (±6) | 376 (±4) | 398 (±6)b |
| Experiment 3 | |||
| 1 | 334 (±11) | 333 (±5) | 345 (±4) |
aValues represent the mean (±SEM) body weight in grams.
bValues are significantly different compared to the respective age-matched group eating standard chow, P<.05.