Even though we live in a time of food abundance, the _____ suggests that we have inherited genes from our ancestors that promote an eating strategy designed to overeat and build up fat whenever possible in order to safeguard against famine.

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The thrifty gene hypothesis posits that humans have evolved genes that promote efficient fat storage to protect against periods of famine, explaining why people might overeat when food is abundant.

Even Though We Live in a Time of Food Abundance