Q12 - Stevioside and Soy Protein Effects on Diabetic Rats
Four groups (A-D), each of 12 diabetic rats, received different diets for four weeks (Table). Researchers wanted to see if a traditional anti- diabetic plant (containing stevioside) had any effect. Four diets (A–D) and measurements of parameters related to diet. BW, body weight. If figures are different, they are here assumed to be significantly so.
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Using the information and data, determine which of the statements are true or which are false.
A. A pure chow diet is not recommended for diabetic rats as it increases cholesterol level and blood pressure
B. SVS and SPI seem to have a synergetic effect
C. Stevioside is harmful to diabetics
D. When fasting, blood glucose results show that there is no statistical difference between the four groups of rats
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