TABLE 1.
Nutrient information for 100-g servings of each diet treatmenta
| Diet treatmenta,b | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bran (L) | 375 | 17.5 | 67.5 | 5 | 17.5 |
| Butter (S, L) | 714 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 |
| Filter paper (L) | Uc | U | U | U | U |
| Honey (S) | 286 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuna (S, L) | 107 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White flour (S, L) | 367 | 13 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| Whole wheat flour (S) | 333 | 13 | 67 | 2 | 13 |
| Mixed (S) | 239 | 18 | 27 | 7 | 2 |
| Starvation (S, L) | NAd | NA | NA | NA | NA |
a
Nutritional facts are as stated by the manufacturers of each food product. The mixed diet was based on the general guidelines for a typical human diet. Thus, it was calorically composed of 25% tuna, 25% butter, 16.67% whole-wheat flour, 16.67% white flour, and 16.67% honey; the values shown assume a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
b
L, long-term dietary shift; S, short-term dietary shift.
c
U, unavailable.
d
NA, not applicable.