Calorie restriction means reducing average daily caloric intake without malnutrition or deprivation of essential nutrients. In a fasting diet, a person does not eat at all or severely limits intake during certain times of the day, week, or month. A practical effect of a fasting diet may be fewer calories because there is less time for regular eating.
These eating patterns are possible ways to maintain good health and live longer. They are not temporary weight-loss plans. In- fact the calorie-restricted feeding delayed the onset of age-related disorders and, extended lifespan.
Different Forms of Calorie Restriction and Fasting?
Calorie restriction is a pattern of reducing average daily caloric intake, while fasting regimens primarily focus on the frequency of eating. The fasting diet may or may not involve a restriction in the intake of calories during non-fasting times.
There are a variety of fasting diets, sometimes called “intermittent fasting.
A Time-restricted feeding—Meals are consumed within a limited number of hours (such as 6-8 hours) each day, with nothing consumed during the other hours.
B Alternate-day fasting—Eating is unrestricted every other day, and no or minimal calories can be consumed on the days in between.
C 5:2 eating pattern—Eating is unrestricted for 5 straight days each week, followed by 2 days of restricted caloric intake.
D Periodic fasting—Caloric intake is restricted for multiple consecutive days, such as 5 days in a row once a month, and unrestricted on all other days.
It’s important to note that calorie-restriction regimens are not starvation diets.
The weight loss achieved with calorie restriction resulted in body weights
within the normal or overweight range.
One may be tempted to try one of these eating patterns. It’s important to make sure
that whatever you try provides you with a safe level of nutrition. Talk with your
healthcare provider about the benefits and risks before making any significant changes
to your eating pattern.
Meanwhile, there’s plenty of evidence for other actions you can take to stay healthy as you age:
A. Eat a balanced diet with nutritious food in moderate amounts.
B. Engage in regular physical exercise.
C. Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
D. Do not smoke.
E. Maintain an active life style
F. Get a good night’s sleep.
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