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Chow diet

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A chow diet refers to a standard, balanced diet commonly used in laboratory settings for feeding experimental animals, such as mice and rats. This diet typically consists of a mix of grains, proteins, vitamins, and minerals designed to provide all essential nutrients without any specific dietary manipulations like high fat or high sugar content.