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Calorie-Restricted Diets

Meaning

Calorie-Restricted Diets constitute a controlled, non-starvation reduction of daily caloric intake, typically 15-40% below energy expenditure necessary for weight maintenance. Clinically, this approach is studied for its profound effects on metabolic flexibility and markers associated with aging and chronic disease risk. Such regimens necessitate careful monitoring to prevent nutritional deficiencies while achieving the desired energy deficit for systemic adaptation. The goal is optimizing cellular resilience through controlled energy flux.