growth/size/body
• at 8 weeks of age on a standard chow diet
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• accumulation of fat mass is more pronounced in females fed a high fat diet compared to diet matched controls
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adipose tissue
• increase in fat mass at 8 weeks of age on a standard chow diet
• accumulation of fat mass is more pronounced in females fed a high fat diet compared to diet matched controls
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homeostasis/metabolism
• lower levels of total triglycerides
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• under a restricted feeding protocol more food is required to protect mice from weight loss exceeding 15% of initial body weight
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• subtle lower energy expenditure during the mid dark period
• decrease in energy expenditure per kg of body weight
• non-resting energy expenditure is reduced but resting energy expenditure is normal
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• accumulation of fat mass is more pronounced in females fed a high fat diet compared to diet matched controls
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• the respiratory exchange ratio is reduced
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behavior/neurological
• food anticipatory activity is attenuated
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• during the dark period
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immune system
• significant increases the serum levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (Mcp1) and resistin indicating a mild state of inflammation
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