Etymology of the English word design

the English word design
derived from the Latin word designare (earmark, choose; appoint; mark; point, mark)
derived from the Latin word signare (mark, stamp, designate)
derived from the Late Latin word signum (battle standard; indication; seal)
derived from the Latin word secare (to cut; cut, sever; decide)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sek-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sekʷ-
using the Late Latin prefix de-
derived from the Latin word de (away; down)
 

I would say 'adapt' is a better word for the way we have evolved to survive by eating certain foods.