Early humans, as hunter-gatherers, did not know when they would find food. If they found fat, they ate it, because fat could be stored in the body and used later when food might be scarce. For this reason, humans evolved to like fat. Human cravings have not changed much, even though our environments have. So, our preference for fatty foods can be attributed to ________.

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Our preference for fatty foods is a result of adaptation, where early humans evolved to like and store fat as a survival mechanism during times when food was scarce.

Early Humans, as Hunter-Gatherers, Did Not Know When They Would