The effect of micronized corn fiber on body weight, glycemia, and lipid metabolism in rats fed cafeteria diet

Abstract During corn industrial dry milling, a residue rich in dietary fibers is generated. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of micronized corn fiber (MCF) as part of a cafeteria diet in the macronutrient metabolism and body weight. Wistar male rats, with initial body weight of 249 ± 14 g (...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Barbosa de Moraes THOMPSON, Neuza Maria Brunoro COSTA, Hércia Stampini Duarte MARTINO, Maria Cristina Dias PAES
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2018-05-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612018005009101&lng=en&tlng=en