Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:
A) store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is scarce.
B) be most fertile when women have thin, muscular figures with little body fat.
C) speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain.
D) require large quantities of food when we are feeling emotionally disturbed or separated from others.

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Evolution has favored individuals who are able to store calories when food is abundant because it can aid in survival during times when food is scarce. This is why humans tend to have a natural inclination towards high-calorie foods and why our bodies are efficient at storing excess calories as fat.

Human Evolution Seems to Have Predisposed the Body To