The term 'Paleolithic' is defined in two ways: it either encompasses the entire Pleistocene epoch extending back over 2 million years, or it refers specifically to the Upper Palaeolithic period and pre-agriculture modern human ancestors, dating back approximately 40,000 to 50,000 years.

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  The Evolution of Human Nutrition

Sources

• The Evolution of Human Nutrition carta.anthropogeny.org CARTA via serper

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• Pleistocene epoch concept