Eating less can lead to a longer life

Question

Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits of severe dietary restrictions, research in mice shows.

Answer 1

I believe the title is misleading, however not completely incorrect. Studies on mice have shown that restricting calories leads to being more lean, and in turn, living a longer life. The studies have not show conclusive effects on humans, however eating healthy, low calorie meals to stay lean is a great way to live a longer life. Simply eating less will not guarantee a longer life, as it could be either too little food for your body, or unhealthy.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-eating-less-may-help-extend-life-span-mice-fasting#Tips-for-improving-aging-and-longevity

Answer 2

The claim that eating less can lead to a longer life is technically true but is an overstatement. The study cited did find that mice that eat less lived longer lives, but other factors like immune health, genetics, and resilience played into this as well. This clarification is even stated within the article. So while the article does include accurate, cited information, it also uses a clickbaitey title that can be misleading.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03277-6

Answer 3

I am supporting this claim, however I think it's important to note that there's more to it than just "eating less." You could eat less of a bad diet which wouldn't reflect the same results as a calorie deficit diet. This article from science.org, explores the effect of s stricter diet on certain DNA. Essentially with a diet in place a certain DNA fragment is suppressed and would normally increase with age and shorten one's life span. This claim is true but has more elements than just the surface level.

https://www.science.org/content/article/why-eating-less-means-living-longer

Answer 4

The claim is misleading. While the title states the eating less can lead to a longer life, the information within the articles does not focus on eating less food but more on eating a calorie deficit diet. The message conveyed from the writing part of the article tells us that there is a correlation between eating less calories and life longevity. The article however does not tell us that eating less food in general leads to a longer life.

Answer 5

This answer is false but it is necessary to know why the people need to eat properly and eat no more that is required for the good functioning of the human body. First, nutrition gives your body the necessary components to form new cells, eliminate waste and work wholly and in part on a daily basis. Also, healthy dieting now will reduce the chance of developing diseases in the future such as diabetes and cancer. However, you should note that you will be more alert and hence be full of energy most of the time.

https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preteens/nutrition-healthy-weight/why-eat-healthy