Inuit Diets and Organic and Metal Contaminants in the Food Chain at Sanikiluaq, N.W.T.

Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

étiquettes: contaminants, health, traditional food, market food, nutrition, diet

chercheur principal: Weis, Michael (4)
Nᵒ de permis: 11186
Organisation: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor
Année(s) de permis: 1991
Délivré: janv. 01, 1991
Équipe de projet: Self

Objectif(s): To assess the patterns of consumption of "country foods" and commercially prepared foods throughout the year; to assess the nutritional quality of the diet and to quantify dietary intake of contaminants.

Description du projet: Through interviews and diet diaries, the patterns of consumption of "country foods" and commercially prepared foods will be assessed in seasons throughout the year. This continuing study will assess the nutritional quality of the diet and will quantify the dietary intake of contaminants.