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MeSH Heading: Caloric Restriction
Tree Number(s): E02.642.249.200; G07.203.650.240.340.150
Unique ID: D031204
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D031204
Annotation: coordinate with specific disease /‌diet ther if pertinent
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Caloric Restricted; Calorie Restricted Diet; Low-Calorie Diet
Public MeSH Note: 2003
History Note: 2003
Date Established: 2003/01/01
Date of Entry: 2002/07/03
Revision Date: 2021/05/12

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Caloric Restriction MeSH Descriptor Data 2025