Currently a large proportion of the American population is overweight. Dr. Laker thinks that, in part, this may be due to an inn
ate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars. Dr. Laker has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and survival. Dr. Laker's views are most consistent with those of the
Dr. Laker's views are most consistent with those of the evolutionary perspective in pyschology because he thinks that, in part, this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars.
