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What is an evolutionary adaptation of an existing structure for a completely new purpose (e.g., feathers for insulation or for flight) ?


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Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by regulating one’s emotional response to stressors rather than confronting the stressors themselves.

Caloric Restriction

A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake without causing malnutrition, often studied for its effects on longevity and health.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from not consuming enough nutrients from food, leading to health problems like stunted growth, weakened immunity, and organ dysfunction.

Child's Diet

The nutritional regimen followed by children, critical for their growth, development, and health.

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