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 individuals reduced caloric intake by 30 to 50%,it might increase one's lifespan by 50%.As discussed in the text,and related to this scenario,which of the following best describes the topic?

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The best choice to describe the topic discussed in the scenario is a "calorie-restricted diet." This is because the physician in the television show is promoting a reduction in caloric intake as a means to increase longevity, which is essentially the same as a calorie-restricted diet where individuals limit their overall caloric intake. Choices A, C, and D ("calorie-limited consumption diet," "calorie miser diet," and "calorie Scrooge diet") are not commonly used terms and are not as accurate as describing the concept as a calorie-restricted diet.

Philip Was Watching a Television Show in Which a Doctor