DIET SURVEY OF 2 CULTURAL GROUPS IN A COASTAL BRITISH-COLUMBIA COMMUNITY

Objective: As part of a larger study of polychlorinated dibenzodioxin (PCDD) and dibenzofuran (PCDF) pollution, to describe and compare Abor iginal and non-Aboriginal residents' recalled diets. Methods: We surve yed a stratified random sample aged 25 to 64 years: forest products mi ll employees (n = 84). Aboriginal reserve residents (n = 78), and othe r residents (n = 80). We administered a questionnaire on intake of fis h/seafood, wild game and plants, domesticated animal meat and eggs, da iry products, vegetable oils and cereals, age, gender, childbearing, l actation, residence and smoking. We measured height and weight. Result s: Reserve residents ate less seafood, but more fish, roe, eulachon gr ease, smoked salmon, clams and sea urchins, more deer organs, hamburge r meat, pork, fried chicken, and hotdogs, but less rabbit, beef steaks /roasts, high-fibre cereals, potato chips, bread, cheese and milk. Con clusions: We cannot yet quantify PCDD and PCDF intakes. The wild food consumption data are unique and may be useful for risk assessments in the target population and similar communities.