Eating behaviour

Question 1

Evolutionary explanation of food preferences.

Answer 1

• Evolution.
• Preferences.
• Taste aversions.
• Neo phobia.

Question 2

Evolution.

Answer 2

• The notion that we have adapted in order to survive our environment.
• Evolved from around 2 million years ago.
• Preferences are an evolutionary trait.
• Humans are hunter-gatherers - struggled for food.
• Pleistocene era.

Question 3

Preferences.

Answer 3

1. Sweet.
   - High in calories, energy (berries and fruit) - help to survive.
2. Salty.
   - Water balance, muscle repair