According to Lee,the most important staple in the diet of the !Kung when studied in 1963 was
A) taro root.
B) the mongongo nut.
C) giraffe meat.
D) a kind of bitter berry.

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Lee's study of the !Kung people found that the most important staple in their diet was the mongongo nut, which made up around 50-80% of their daily caloric intake. Taro root was also consumed, but not as frequently, while giraffe meat was a rare and prized part of their diet. The bitter berry was consumed, but not as a staple.

According to Lee,the Most Important Staple in the Diet of the !Kung