According to various studies, reducing calorie intake is an effective way to prolong your life. Most theories place optimal intake below 1200 calories a day.

First of all, screw that. Secondly, what if it were possible to fulfill dietary and nutritional needs via an implant similar to the one used to regulate insulin in diabetics? I'm talking about eliminating the need to eat. Wouldn't it be strange to never feel hungry? And if you wanted to have dinner with the missus, you could just unplug a couple of hours beforehand.