Mismatch in Adaptation to Changing Environments

All organisms are adapted to specific environments, and when the environment changes, mismatches can occur. Evolution happens when the environment changes around animals, leading to inadequately adapted conditions. Human cultural changes have introduced new technologies and foods, causing mismatches like overconsumption of sugar or processed foods. These mismatches are complex as they bring benefits but also incur costs, especially on health, resulting in what we call mismatch conditions.