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Some research—mainly in mice—has linked caloric restriction to a lower risk of cancer, and scientists believe activation of the Nrf-2 pathway is partially why.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
Because artificial sweeteners are much sweeter than table sugar, smaller amounts are necessary, and their caloric content is negligible.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Diet is likely playing a role, as younger generations typically eat a more caloric diet with fewer fruits and vegetables, Brawley added.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 18 July 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
Because artificial sweeteners are much sweeter than table sugar, smaller amounts are necessary, and their caloric content is negligible.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Diet is likely playing a role, as younger generations typically eat a more caloric diet with fewer fruits and vegetables, Brawley added.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 18 July 2024
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“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caloric. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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