Molly is hungry. She passes right by the fruit basket on her kitchen counter and instead, grabs the ice cream out of the freezer. What human food preferences does Molly’s behavior demonstrate??
a. ?Our digestive system is innately suited for sugary, high-fat foods.
b. ?Short bursts of elevated blood glucose lead to increased arousal.
c. ?We retain the preferences of our ancestors for calorie-rich foods to ward off starvation.
d. ?Sugary, high-fat food stimulates orexin release to relieve stress.
ANSWER:
c
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