Table 3.
Data are expressed as mean ± SE. Differences in food, water, energy consumption, and weight in each of the experimental groups. (n = 5 per group).
| Variables | Control | PUFA | HFD50:50 | HSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting body weight (g) | 23.84 ± 0.28 | 26.9 ± 0.45 | 25.26 ± 0.54 | 25.42 ± 0.37 |
| Final body weight (g) | 27.02 ± 0.25 | 41.22 ± 1.42 | 39.66 ± 2.1 | 36.24 ± 0.59 |
| Cumulative gain in body weight (g) | 3.2 ± 0.09 | 14.32 ± 1.39 | 14.42 ± 1.7 | 10.84 ± 0.45 |
| Mean cumulative water consumed (mL) | 191.7 ± 18.8 | 240.4 ± 23.9 | 199.4 ± 8.0 | 185.4 ± 8.58 |
| Mean starting food intake (g) | 21.04 ± 0.75 | 30.78 ± 0.68 | 24.66 ± 0.93 | 20.86 ± 0.76 |
| Mean final food intake (g) | 19.76 ± 0.74 | 34.38 ± 2.87 | 23.46 ± 0.54 | 20.88 ± 0.86 |
| Mean starting energy consumed (kcal) | 81.04 ± 2.89 | 161.14 ± 3.56 | 129.2 ± 4.83 | 109.36 ± 3.98 |
| Mean final energy consumed (kcal) | 76.1 ± 2.84 | 180.08 ± 14.69 | 122.94 ± 2.85 | 109.44 ± 4.46 |
| Mean cumulative food consumed (kcal) | 618.96 ± 15.80 | 1390.24 ± 37.01 | 953.36 ± 17.70 | 900.04 ± 16.76 |