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caloric restriction  

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  • Caloric restriction is a dietary method that has been suggested to promote longevity. Followers of caloric restriction consume all their essential micronutrients (i.e., vitamins and minerals) but reduce their consumption of calories by 30 to 40 percent. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Caloric Restriction]

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