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An inquiry into food economy and body economy in Zia Pueblo
American anthropologist, n.s. • 45 • Published In 1943 • Pages: 547-556
By: Hawley, Florence May, Pijoan, Michel, Elkin, C. A..
Abstract
This is a nutritional study of Zia Pueblo. The authors examined the diet of an upper income household. Corn and wheat flour are basic necessities. Although daily caloric intake appears sufficient at 2,000-2,100 calories, vitamin intake is inadequate. The authors also carried physical examinations of twenty school children, ages five to fifteen, and found a shortage of ascorbic acid consumption as indicated in blood plasma levels, and signs of glossitis and dermatitis, both manifestations of pellagra, a diet deficiency disease due to lack of protien and niacin. The authors recognize that advice alone will not remedy this problem because the villagers simply cannot afford to improve their diet.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Physical Scientist
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1942
- Coverage Date
- 1942
- Coverage Place
- Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- By F. Hawley, M. Pijoan, and C. A. Elkin
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Sia Indians