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Chapter 7 continues the examination of human variation from Chapter 6. It explores human biological diversity from the broad perspective of biocultural adaptation.
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1. You should know some of the important ways in which humans adapt to stresses of physical and cultural environments, including physiologic, genetic, and cultural adaptations. |
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2. You should be aware of the different ways in which humans adapt to climate, including biological and cultural adaptations to heat, cold, and high altitude. |
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3. You should understand the factors shaping human nutritional needs and diets, and behavioral strategies such as hunting, gathering, and agriculture. |
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4. You should know some of the biological effects of modernization on diet and health, including malnutrition and obesity. |