Use of a feeder insert to reduce obesity in rats (2000)

Van Berkum, L. E.

Abstract

By inserting a modified stainless steel plate into the feeder, area of exposed food is reduced, and may result in increased exploratory activity, which may lead to decrease in body weights and food consumption values (all while continuing to provide ad libitum access to food). .. Although body weights and food consumption were not significantly different for weeks 1-9, weeks 10-14 showed a trend towards lower body weights and food consumption in the treated groups. .. The study will be continued ..