| ATMs | Adipose tissue macrophages |
| DAG | Des-acyl ghrelin |
| GHS-R | Growth hormone secretagogue receptor |
| GTT | Glucose tolerance tests |
| HFCS | High fructose corn syrup |
| HOMA-IR | Homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance |
| ITT | Insulin tolerance test |
| RMR | Resting metabolic rate |
| RD | Regular diet |
| SUC | Sucrose |
| WAT | White adipose tissue |