The fountain of youth may not be a fountain after all. Simply reducing caloric intake may help you lead a longer and healthier life. Dr. William Wong, professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine's USDA Children's Nutrition Research Center in Houston, was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Institute of Aging to help determine if a reduction of calories can increase longevity and decrease the risk of chronic disease. Previous animal studies suggest this is the case. Wong's lab will serve as the central doubly labeled water lab to support the NIA's Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy, or CALERIE, study. Doubly labeled water is a non-invasive way to estimate energy expenditure under free-living conditions, said Wong also co-director of the Obesity Center at Texas Children's Hospital. Participants drink the labeled water and return to their daily routine. Researchers label the water with two …

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