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Caloric Restriction MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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 Introduced
2003/01/01
Last Updated
2021/05/12
Caloric Restriction Preferred
Low-Calorie Diet Narrower
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