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Calorie restriction refers to the practice of reducing calorie intake while still maintaining essential nutrient intake for optimal health. This dietary approach involves consuming fewer calories than what is typically recommended for weight maintenance or daily energy expenditure.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Calorie Restriction. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/calorie-restriction/
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