Macronutrients (g/kg diet) Control diet Low-protein diet Obesogenic diet
Protein 220 90 300
Carbohydrates
  • Dextrose
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
631 761 105 106 140
Fat
  • Lard
  • corn oil
 43 43 195 70
Cellulose 54 54 -
Vitamin mix 10 10 30
Mineral mix 40 40 40
Total energy (kcal/g diet) 3.8 3.8 5.4
Table 1: Composition of experimental diets (g/kg diet)