Nutrition and infectious disease are two factors that are of prime importance in

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Nutrition and infectious disease are two factors that are of prime importance in shaping human growth. Describe what is presently known about the timing of when these factors exert their greatest influence on growth in humans. How does the concept of secular change fit into the paradigm of natural selection (i.e., are secular trends adaptations?) (Hint: You might want to define and discuss the concepts of adaptation and adaptability). Do you think it is appropriate to consider small body size in adults as an adaptation? What about life history trade-offs? Make sure to support your answer.

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The position of the concept of adaptation in biology, field of origin

The usage of the adaptation concept in psychology

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