Table 1.
Nutritional content of control and high-fat diets given to rat dams during pregnancy and lactation.
| Macronutrient | Description | Unit | Control diet (D12450H) | High-fat diet (D12451) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | Total | % kcal | 20 | 20 |
| Carbohydrate | Sucrose | % kcal | 17 | 17 |
| Other carbohydrates | % kcal | 53 | 18 | |
| Fat | Total | % kcal | 10 | 45 |
| Saturated fats | % of total fat (wt) | 22.7 | 31.4 | |
| Monounsaturated fats | % of total fat (wt) | 29.9 | 35.5 | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | % of total fat (wt) | 47.4 | 33.1 | |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | % of total fat (wt) | 0 | 0 | |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | % of total fat (wt) | 0 | 0 |
Data have been provided by the manufacturer (Research Diets Inc.).