Effect of repeated food restriction refeeding on growth rate and weight
1977
Szepesi, B. | Epstein, M.G.
Extract: The effect of repeated food restriction refeeding was investigated in male Wistar rats. After the first food restriction, rats grew faster than did ad libitum fed animals. The extent of compensatory growth was less with each subsequent restriction release episode. Food intake determinations gave similar results: the extent of overeating decreased with each successive restriction. Studies on the effects of the first restriction refeeding at various sizes (ages) indicate that a considerable portion of the decrease in compensatory growth with increasing number of food restriction refeeding is due to increasing size (age). However, some of the decreased response can be directly attributed to the repetition of food restriction. Tables show statistical data.
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