Please follow all instructions.Please read the section of Chapter 17 on the 4 theories of aging. 1) Which theory sounds more plausible to you and why? (What is it about the theory that seems to explain aging well?) 2) One of the theories suggests that severely restricting your calories (mTOR pathway theory) can help you to remain healthier and live longer. Would you be willing to live your life on this restricted calories diet (eating 30% less than your recommended intake) to live longer? Yes I will agree. Please elaborate on your answer. I have provided a couple of videos that help explain this theory, as well as a sample meal plan for your review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S89Om5XXVuU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz92Ope6Kg8
Sample meal plan. Breakfast
*         2 hard-boiled eggs: 120 calories, 12 grams of protein and 8 grams of fat
*         1 medium banana: 105 calories, 1.2 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 26.9 grams of carbs and 3.1 grams of fiber
Snack
*         Cottage cheese (1/2 cup): 90 calories, 12.9 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat and 6 grams of carbs
Lunch
*         Roasted chicken breast (3.5 oz): 107 calories, 21.4 grams of protein and 0.8 grams of fat
*         1 medium sweet potato: 115 calories, 2 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 26.7 grams of carbs and
3.8 grams of fiber
*         Chopped salad blend (2.9 oz): 25 calories, 2 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber
Snack
*         Low-fat Greek yogurt (3.5 oz): 73 calories, 9.9 grams of protein, 1.9 grams of carbs and 3.9 grams of fiber
*         Almonds (1 oz): 164 calories, 6 grams of protein, 14.1 grams of fat, 6.1 grams of carbs and 3.5 grams of fiber
Dinner
*         Wild salmon (2.9 oz, cooked): 155 calories, 21.6 grams of protein, 6.9 grams of fat
*         Kale (1 cup, cooked): 42 calories, 3.4 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat, 6.2 grams of carbs and 4.7 grams of fiber