Meat is worth carrying around because
A) it tastes good.
B) it provides large amounts of nutrients in a small package, compared with vegetables.
C) it causes a sexual division of labor.
D) it attracts predators.

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Meat provides more concentrated sources of protein, iron, and other nutrients than vegetables, making it a valuable food source for early humans carrying around limited provisions.

Answer: D (only if discussing early humans or life on the savanna)
 In certain contexts, carrying around meat could make a person more vulnerable to predators who are attracted to the scent of flesh. This would be particularly relevant in the environment of early humans or on the savanna, where predators were more common. However, this is not a universal reason why meat is worth carrying around.

Meat Is Worth Carrying Around Because