There are some review articles that are very readable for non-scientists written by an old boss of mine (Dr. Mark Mattson at the National Institute on Aging) on dietary intake.
Mattson is an interesting (albeit, a bit harebrained) dude. He completely believes in this caloric restriction stuff so much that he lives the lifestyle and follows a really strict diet.
Do you know if there have been any studies which made an effort to distinguish average-weight and average calorie intake? Hight calorie intake is associate with obesity and obesity is associated with many health problems. But what is the cause and what is the effect?
Do, say, long distance athletes, who consume and use massive calorie levels, suffer the same health problems as overweight sedentary people? Seriously, I'm curious if people have looked this.
Do you know if there have been any studies which made an effort to distinguish average-weight and average calorie intake? Hight calorie intake is associate with obesity and obesity is associated with many health problems. But what is the cause and what is the effect?
Do, say, long distance athletes, who consume and use massive calorie levels, suffer the same health problems as overweight sedentary people? Seriously, I'm curious if people have looked this.