The Food and Nutrient Intakes of First Nations Youth Living in Northern Ontario, Canada: Evaluation of a Harvest Sharing Program
Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, Jun 24, 2016
ABSTRACT Locally harvested food consumption is declining among Canadian First Nations (FN) youth.... more ABSTRACT Locally harvested food consumption is declining among Canadian First Nations (FN) youth. The objective of this study was to investigate, among youth in 2 FN communities, the frequency of lesser snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) consumption, its contribution to nutritional intake, and the nutritional outcomes of a harvest sharing program. A cross-sectional survey and pre–posttest design was used. Food intakes were assessed via 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire. At baseline (n = 84, 12.38 ± 1.07 years, 49% male) 48% of participants consumed snow goose. Consumption frequency was associated with meat and alternatives (P = .019), protein (P = .004), vitamin B12 (P = .004), iron (P = .011), and zinc (P = .006). At postprogram (n = 73, 12.34 ± .99 years, 44% male), consumption prevalence increased, significantly for girls (P = .015). Harvest sharing supports snow goose consumption, which imparts nutritional benefits.
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