The effects of dietary fructose on growth and glucose tolerance in chickens

The effects of dietary fructose on growth and glucose tolerance in chickens

Objective - To examine the effects of dietary fructose on growth, digestibility and glucose tolerance in broiler chickens. At five weeks oral glucose and fructose tolerance tests were performed and liver and abdominal fat pad measurements taken after slaughter.

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Published in:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 17; p. S70
Main Authors: Metcalfe, K E, Godwin, I R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Southbank HEC Press 01-12-2008
Subjects:
Diet
Glucose
Insulin resistance
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Summary:Objective - To examine the effects of dietary fructose on growth, digestibility and glucose tolerance in broiler chickens. At five weeks oral glucose and fructose tolerance tests were performed and liver and abdominal fat pad measurements taken after slaughter.
ISSN:0964-7058
1440-6047