Philip was watching a television show in which a doctor promoted reducing caloric intake as a means to increase longevity.The physician stated that if an individual reduced caloric intake by 30% to 50%, he or she might increase his or her life span by 50%.As discussed in the textbook, and related to this scenario, which of the following best describes the topic?

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The scenario describes a doctor promoting reducing caloric intake as a means to increase longevity, specifically by 30-50%. This aligns with the concept of a calorie-restricted diet, which involves consuming fewer calories than one typically would for the purpose of promoting health and longevity. The other options (calorie-limited consumption diet, calorie miser diet, and negative calorie diet) are not terms commonly used to describe this approach.

Philip Was Watching a Television Show in Which a Doctor