American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 79, no. 4, August 1989, pp. 503-520
Description
Study examines the relationship between obesity and adult-onset diabetes and proposes that this occurs due to the interaction of susceptible genotypes and a low fiber diet.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 6, June 1995, pp. 676-683
Description
Investigation revealed increased carbohydrate and fat intake resulted in higher rates of non-insulin-dependent diabetes, these individuals also had higher obesity rates.
Journal of Nutrition Education, vol. 21, no. 3, June 1989, pp. 127-132
Description
Information on food-use and weekly expenditures was gathered through a series of interviews conducted in 1981 and 1985. Seventy-three families completed interviews in 1981 and ninety-eight in 1985. Results showed significant increase in use of traditional food.
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 12, no. 1, Spring, 1995, pp. 169-186
Description
Dr. Jackson's presentation of her experiences in the Keg River, Northern Alberta and her knowledge of the Métis. Previously published in Journal of the Medical Women's Federation of Great Britain.
Nutrition Research, vol. 15, no. 8, August 1995, pp. 1105-1119
Description
Study initiated to assist in allocation of wildlife harvest as part of land claims; sample consisted of 122 adults from the communities of Old Crow, Haines Junction, Whitehorse and Teslin.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 7, July 1995, pp. 800-802
Description
Studies children and adolescents from two Cree communities using a dietitian-administered questionnaire to obtain information on foods consumed and activity.
American Antiquity, vol. 60, no. 2, April 1995, pp. 335-350
Description
New data obtained from bone collagen at six prehistoric sites provides evidence of changes in subsistence patterns such as consumption and importance of maize and animal protein in the diet.
Obesity Research, vol. 3, no. S2, September 1995, pp. 289s-297s
Description
Looks at determinants of obesity and school-based programs directed at obesity in two south-western United States communities. Concludes with recommendations for future research.