_____ allowed humans to maximize caloric gain and spend less time foraging.

A) Living in larger social groups
B) Cooking food
C) Eating vegetation
D) All of the answers are correct.

Cooking Food

The process of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients, which can increase digestibility and reduce foodborne pathogens.

Caloric Gain

The increase in calories obtained and absorbed from food and beverages, contributing to energy resources or weight gain.

Foraging

The act of searching for and exploiting food resources by animals, including humans.