Bone marrow was a significant component of the early human diet because it provided high levels of fat and calories, which were scarce in African savannah ecosystems.

Authors

• Person: Sandra J. Ackerman Organization: American Scientist
  Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist

Sources

• Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist www.americanscientist.org Sandra J. Ackerman · American Scientist via serper

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• bone marrow concept