Okinawans eat 40% less than the Japanese. Okinawa has 40 times as many people over the age of 100 than Japan. This provides evidence for which biological theory of aging?

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The metabolic theory of aging suggests that lower calorie intake can slow down the metabolic rate, which in turn reduces the production of free radicals and other harmful compounds, potentially leading to a longer lifespan. The information about Okinawans consuming less and having a significantly higher number of centenarians supports this theory.

Okinawans Eat 40% Less Than the Japanese