Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Relationship Between

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between energy restriction and longevity? 

• A) Improvements in longevity depend on reducing energy intake but not on the amount of body fat. 
• B) Restriction of energy intake in genetically obese animals does not seem to improve longevity. 
• C) Biochemical markers for longevity in humans are improved only when energy intake is reduced by at least one-third. 
• D) The activities of the genes of older mice on energy-restricted diets are similar to those of mice on standard diets. 
• E) Research with humans has found a substantial increase in longevity with a 5% reduction in energy intake.

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