In "Medical Anthropology: Improving Nutrition in Malawi," Patten notes that in Malawi culture, goats have traditionally been seen as
a. walking bank accounts.
b. animals bred solely for milk production.
c. animals that don't provide enough in resources to warrant raising them.
d. nuisance animals that eat the crops grown by villagers.
Correct Answer: a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)