Why do modern humans crave food that is high in fat and sugar?
A)These preferences may have been advantageous in our evolutionary history, when food was less reliably available.
B)Fat and sugar are the only essential nutrients needed by humans.
C)A calorie-rich diet, when accompanied by low caloric expenditure, prevents 15 kinds of cancer.
D)Craving fat and sugar ensures that genes for obesity passes on to future generations.

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These preferences may have been advantageous in our evolutionary history, when food was less reliably available, as high-calorie foods provided necessary energy and survival benefits.

Why Do Modern Humans Crave Food That Is High in Fat