Which of the following characterizes diets such as The Paleo Solution?

a. They are an accurate representation of how human ancestors ate.
b. They only represent the human diet during a small segment of time within the course of human evolution.
c. They are much better suited for the human body and therefore should be followed by all modern humans.
d. They have been shown to be healthier than the modern western diet.


Correct Answer: b

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