Evolutionary Mismatch Overview

What is the evolutionary mismatch?

A discrepancy between the environment/lifestyle of a population, and the environment/lifestyle to which the population is adapted

What does the environmental mismatch refer to?

It refers to a situation where traits/behaviours that were once beneficial in an environment have now become ineffective. Examples include human diet, physical activity, and technology

Why does evolutionary mismatch occur?

It occurs due to evolution where a population will adapt to an environment based on what they want instead of what they need

What are the different types of mismatches?

• The physical activity mismatch

• The nutritional mismatch

• The environmental mismatch