In this study we examined the body composition of rats recovering from overfeeding,
underfeeding or starvation. Female rats (220 g) were fed 160%, 100% or 40% of control
intake, by stomach tube, until the 40% rats had lost 50 g. Other rats were starved to lose 50
g. Carcass composition was measured on one group from each treatment. The remaining
rats returned to ad libitum feeding. The 160% rats were hypophagic and lost weight. Starved
and 40% rats were hyperphagic and gained weight. Serum insulin increased with increased …