According to Research Described in the Critical Thinking Box "Has

question 653

True/False

According to research described in the Critical Thinking box "Has Evolution Programmed Us to Overeat?" people in food-rich societies overeat because eating is a ritualized behavior that helps individuals communicate hierarchies.

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Breathe

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the lungs.

Metabolize Food

The biochemical process by which organisms convert food into energy and other substances necessary for life.

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