CALERIE
CALERIE
CALERIE (pronounced /kælɛri:/), an acronym for Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy, is a research program funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program aims to understand the effects of reduced caloric intake without malnutrition on aging in humans.
Etymology
The term "CALERIE" is derived from the phrase Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy. The acronym was chosen to reflect the program's focus on caloric restriction and its potential effects on human longevity.
Related Terms
- Caloric Restriction: A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake without incurring malnutrition.
- Longevity: The length or duration of life.
- Aging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environmentally modulated.
- National Institute on Aging: A division of the NIH that conducts and supports research on aging and the health and well-being of older people.
- National Institutes of Health: The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CALERIE
- Wikipedia's article - CALERIE
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