Table 1 Component standard animal diet (chow diet) and high-fat diet
Composition of the diets (g/kg diets) | Normal diet (chow diet) | High-fat diet |
|---|---|---|
Carbohydrates (corn starch) | 65% | 50% |
Proteins (casein) | 23% | 23% |
Fats (corn oil or beef tallow) | 6% (corn oil) | 20% (sheep tallow) |
Fibers (cellulose ) | 3% | 3% |
Vitamins/minerals mixture | 1–4% | 1–4% |
Total | 100% | 100% |