Table 2.
Changes in body weight composition and plasma lipid composition.
| Parameter | Control | HFD-ED | HFD-CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of animals; n | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Initial body weight (g) | 27.50 ± 0.80 | 28.60 ± 0.80 | 24.30 ± 0.50 |
| Final body weight (g) | 31.40 ± 1.00 | 33.80 ± 0.80 | 36.20 ± 0.90 |
| Change in body weight (g) | 3.90 ± 0.50 a | 5.20 ± 0.30 a | 8.60 ± 0.50 b |
| Absolute spleen weight (g) | 0.09 ± 0.01 | 0.10 ± 0.00 | 0.09 ± 0.00 |
| Spleen/body weight ratio (g/100 g) | 0.29 ± 0.02 a,b | 0.29 ± 0.01 a | 0.24 ± 0.01 b |
The data are shown as mean ± SEM; different letters show significant different tested by ANOVA followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison test. To calculate the changes in body weight (g), initial body weight values from individual animals was subtracted from the final body weight measurement.