Humans have a nearly insatiable appetite for sugar, fat, and salt because
A) we are in perfect equilibrium with regard to such appetites.
B) these appetites are always adaptive.
C) such appetites were adaptive in ancient environments.
D) these appetites are adaptive in our modern environment.

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These appetites were adaptive in ancient environments when food scarcity was common and these nutrients were scarce. Our bodies evolved to crave high-energy foods as a survival mechanism. However, in our modern environment where these nutrients are abundant and easily accessible, these appetites can lead to overconsumption and health problems.

Humans Have a Nearly Insatiable Appetite for Sugar, Fat, and Salt