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Rats were given either a 2% sucrose solution or a 0.2% saccharin solution as their sole fluid for 18 days when food was freely available and for 38 days when food was restricted. There were no long-term trends in the consumption of either solution, although consumption during the first solution day was usually higher than during other days. More of each solution than water was ingested, especially when food was restricted. The results emphasize the role of palatability in the regulation of food intake. However, they do not support the view that palatability is important only when food is restricted.
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Gilbert, R.M. Persistence of palatability-induced polydipsia. Psychon Sci 29, 55–58 (1972). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336567
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