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Change in Nutrition and Food Security in Two Inuit Communities
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Advisory Committee
Executive Summary
Background
Objectives
Study Design and Methodology
Community Selection
Study Population
Consultations
Assessment Tools
Nutrition Survey Questionnaire
24-hour Recall
Food Frequency Questionnaire
Training
Administration of the Questionnaire
Data Analysis
Methodological Considerations
Results
Community Profiles
Socio-demographic Information
Age and Marital Status
Education
Employment, Income, and Household Composition
General Health and Lifestyle
Personal Assessment of Health
Medical conditions, Pregnancy and Lactation
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Number of Births and Birthweight
Smoking
Activity Level
Social Issues of Concern
Food Security
Perceptions About Food Security
Changes in Food Affordability in Past Five Years
Food Insufficiency and Food Insecurity
Access to Country Food
Nutrition Training
Food Consumption Patterns
Country Foods
Dairy Products
Store Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, and Alternates
Cereal Products
Fruit and Vegetable
Fats and Oils
Sugar and Sweets
Miscellaneous Foods
Foods of Little Nutritional Value
Perceived Changes in Food Consumption
Energy Intake
Macronutrient Intake
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Sources of Energy
Micronutrient Intake
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Folate
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B
6
, and
Vitamin B
12
Calcium
Iron and Zinc
Caffeine and Cholesterol
Matched Analysis
Energy and Nutrient Contribution by Food Mail Category
Country Food
Nutritious Perishable Foods
Non-perishable Foods
Foods of Little Nutritional Value
Convenience Perishables
Sources of Energy and Nutrients by Food Group
Energy
Fat and Saturated Fat
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Folate
Calcium
Iron
Discussion and Conclusions
Impact of the Food Mail Program on Food Security
Health and Nutrition Concerns
Changes in Food Consumption Since 1992
Factors Affecting Food Choices
Ways of Improving the Effectiveness of the Food Mail Program
Lessons Learned
Suggestions for Further Analysis and Action
References
Appendix A
Nutritious Perishable Food
Convenience Perishable Foods
Non-perishable Food
Foods of Little Nutritional Value
Non-food Items
Appendix B
Appendix C
Energy and Nutrient Intakes by Food Mail Category for Repulse Bay
Energy and Nutrient Intakes by Food Mail Category for Pond Inlet
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Last Updated: 2004-04-23
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