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. 2017 Jan:40:e115.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X16001400.

A life-history theory perspective on obesity

Andrea G Dittmann  1 , Jon K Maner  1
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A life-history theory perspective on obesity

Andrea G Dittmann et al. Behav Brain Sci. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

We extend Nettle et al.'s insurance hypothesis (IH) argument, drawing upon life-history theory (LHT), a developmental evolutionary perspective that documents downstream consequences of early-life exposure to unpredictable environments. We discuss novel evidence consistent with both IH and LHT, suggesting that early-life exposure to unpredictable environments is associated with reduced engagement in weight management behaviors and a greater probability of adulthood obesity.

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