In rats fed high-energy diets, taste, rather than fat content, is the key factor increasing food intake: a comparison of a cafeteria and a lipid-supplemented standard diet

Background Food selection and ingestion both in humans and rodents, often is a critical factor in determining excess energy intake and its related disorders. Methods Two different concepts of high-fat diets were tested for their obesogenic effects in rats; in both cases, lipids constituted about 40%...

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Main Authors: Laia Oliva, Tània Aranda, Giada Caviola, Anna Fernández-Bernal, Marià Alemany, José Antonio Fernández-López, Xavier Remesar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3697.pdf