Non-linear relationship between reduced energy intake and rate of weight loss in rats.
When adult rats are given diets high in carbohydrate and which contain insufficient energy, the rate of weight loss is not linearly related to energy intake. This non-linear relationship is seen when energy intake reduction is not severe.
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Department of Physiology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
D000818:Animals; D004032:Diet; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000502:physiology*