Brain Power: Why Our Large Brains Demand More Fuel
Humans have unusually large brains relative to their body size, a trait that sets us apart from many other species. This significant brain size has a direct impact on our metabolic demands. The brain, despite being only about 2% of our body weight, consumes approximately 20% of our energy intake.
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