Chronic Intake of Commercial Sweeteners Induces Changes in Feeding Behavior and Signaling Pathways Related to the Control of Appetite in BALB/c Mice

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Feeding behavior and energy intake of sweetener-supplemented mice. 8-week old male and female mice were supplemented with commercial sweeteners in their drinking water for 6 weeks. Mean weekly intake was calculated from daily water and food consumption by 3 animals per cage. Mean weekly food (a) and water intake (b) for male and female mice are shown. Total energy intake (c) was also calculated from food and water intake and presented as weekly energy intake (Kcal) for male and female mice. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. compared to control group. male and 9 female animals per group.

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