Its number one priority is to survive, and fat is another form of stored energy it will want to use in times of scarcity. (fitnessandpower.com)
To sustain life during times of scarcity, the body is thought to have developed the ability to utilize fat as an alternative fuel source. (drjockers.com)
A nutrient dense food that was easily stored and preserved for times of scarcity, famine, or perhaps even celebration. (thehealthyhomeeconomist.com)