Which diet is right for you? Wrong question.

Most modern diets rely too heavily on a single big idea, according to Daniel Lieberman, a professor of biological sciences at Harvard University. In his new book, "Fed Up," Lieberman argues that humans evolved to be flexible eaters who consumed whatever they could hunt, gather, or grow in their specific habitats. The Harvard Gazette reports that Lieberman has developed a quiz based on the book to help people navigate food fads through an evolutionary lens.

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