Evolution of Food Consumption

Human dietary practices have evolved significantly from the hunter-gatherer lifestyle to modern agricultural techniques. Early humans had to forage for food, constantly facing the scarcity of resources, leading to extreme measures such as cannibalism during famines. The advent of agriculture allowed humans to harness the environment, domesticate plants and animals, and ultimately increase food availability. This transformation has led to a reliance on a wide variety of food sources, but with the growth of the population, the balance between food production and consumption is now under threat.