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Psych food preferenc
Psych evoluntionary food preference
Question | Answer |
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What is the importance of sweet tastes? | + Indicates sugar, gives energy for fight or flight response. When stored, body fat keeps you warm |
What is the importance of sour tastes? | - Could be poisonous |
What is the importance of bitter tastes? | - Could be poisonous |
What is the importance of salty tastes? | + Important for maintaining homeostasis (water regulation in the body) |
What is the importance of umami tastes? | + 'Meaty' taste indicates protein, useful for building muscles |
What is the importance of spicy tastes? | + Can kill bacteria and so prevents diseases. In hot countries, where food spoils quicker, spices are more popular |