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On Wed, 13 Mar 2002, Amadeus Schmidt wrote:
> > Some of us just "want" too much.
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> What do you think is the reason that some want too much?
Good question.
> Evolutionary there's *disadvantage* for obesity,
> and, btw. little chance to see a fat koisan, aboriginal, yanonami.
Yes, but these hunter-gatherers seem also to be noted for low
overall caloric intake.
> I think the main reason is the tendency to eat for one specific
> nutrition property until it's sufficiently present.
> *not* energy. Some vitamins, minerals.
Makes sense, but then consider the Fulani, whom we read about
recently. Their energy intake is still low, even though their
consumption of folic acid and B-6 (I think) was also inadequate.
Your view is the same as that of the Multi-Diet author
(http://www.multi-diet.com). It's reasonable. It makes me
wonder, then, what nutrients I might be missing.
Todd Moody
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