Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Caloric Restriction

Reduction in caloric intake without reduction in adequate nutrition. In experimental animals, caloric restriction has been shown to extend lifespan and enhance other physiological variables.

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Abstract

Reduction in caloric intake without reduction in adequate nutrition. In experimental animals, caloric restriction has been shown to extend lifespan and enhance other physiological variables.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Caloric Restricted
  • Calorie Restricted Diet
  • Calorie Restricted Diets
  • Diet, Calorie Restricted
  • Restricted Diet, Calorie
  • Restricted, Caloric
  • Restriction, Caloric
  • Low-Calorie Diet
  • Diet, Low-Calorie
  • Low Calorie Diet
  • Low-Calorie Diets

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, ethnology, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific disease /diet ther if pertinent

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History Note

2003

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  1. E02w.642w.249.200w
  2. G07.203.650w.240w.340.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Caloric Restriction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D031204. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D031204
  2. Caloric Restriction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction
  3. Caloric Restriction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1332886