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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.
Subjects
Nutrition
Physiological data
Morbidity
Diet
Students
culture
Zia Pueblo
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