Figure 3From: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a viscous soluble fiber, reduces insulin resistance and decreases fatty liver in Zucker Diabetic Fatty ratsWeekly food efficiency ratio (weight gained during week / 24 h food intake during week) in animals fed either cellulose or HPMC. Values represent means ± SEM, n=12. Values not sharing a common letter are significantly different (p<0.05). *, obese control significantly different from lean control, LV-HPMC and HV-HPMC groups. #, obese control significantly different from lean control and HV-HPMC groups.Back to article page