Approximation of Convex Bodies by Centrally Symmetric Bodies

We present an analog of the well-known theorem of F. John about the ellipsoid of maximal volume contained in a convex body. Let C be a convex body and let D be a centrally symmetric convex body in the Euclidean d-space. We prove that if D is an affine image of D of maximal possible volume contained in C, then C a subset of the homothetic copy of D with the ratio 2d-1 and the homothety center in the center of D. The ratio 2d-1 cannot be lessened as a simple example shows.