Abstract
Most all of us are aware that certain dietary choices can increase or decrease the likeli-hood of developing certain diseases. Our diets can also change our metabolism as well the levels of circulating factors (hormones, lipids, etc.) which may be markers for disease risk. What is often overlooked is the fact that these concepts also apply to laboratory animals, making diet a critical part of study design.
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Matthew R. Ricci, Ph.D. is Vice-President/Science Director for Research Diets, Inc; [email protected]; www.ResearchDiets.com.
Edward A. Ulman, Ph.D. is President of Research Diets, Inc.; [email protected]; www.ResearchDiets.com.