Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:
A) speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain.
B) store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is scarce.
C) crave foods high in starch, fat, and carbohydrates, only during times of food scarcity.
D) quickly adapt to periods of food overabundance by reducing caloric intake.

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Human evolution has predisposed the body to store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival during times of food scarcity. This is an adaptive response that helped our ancestors survive in environments where food was not reliably available year-round.

Human Evolution Seems to Have Predisposed the Body To