Explain the Proposal That Human Biology That Evolved Under Dietary

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Essay

Explain the proposal that human biology that evolved under dietary conditions of the past may be mismatched with the foods we consume today, resulting in a number of diseases and disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

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Definitions:

G Proteins

A family of proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from stimuli outside the cell to its interior.

Chronic Asthma

A long-term inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs, characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Beta-Adrenergic

Referring to receptors responsive to adrenaline and noradrenaline, involved in the fight or flight response.