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saraeharris

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How should obesity be understood according to evolutionary theorists?

◦ It is associated with genetic flaws that will be selected against in future generations.
◦ It is the result of adaptations to conserve energy, which are not needed in an environment with constant access to food.
◦ It is a result of selection for heavier and heavier bodies over time.
◦ It is a modern disorder that results from a series of mutations in the genes associated with hunger control.
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Reply #1 on: Oct 8, 2020
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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