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Thermoregulation (food)

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Food consumption increases body temperature as digestion and absorption are largely active processes, releasing heat as a byproduct. Food may also be converted to subcutaneous fat for insulation purposes. Hence, in cold climates eating more food is an adaptive response.

The opposite is true for cold environments.

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