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Apparent dietary intake in remote aboriginal communities

A J Lee1, K O'Dea, J D Mathews

  • 1Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin.

Australian Journal of Public Health
|June 1, 1994
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Remote Australian Aboriginal communities show excessive energy, sugar, and fat intake, with low fiber and nutrients. The store-turnover method revealed high consumption of sugar, white flour, and meat, impacting nutrition intervention programs.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Indigenous Health

Background:

  • Assessing dietary intake in remote communities presents unique challenges.
  • Traditional dietary assessment methods may not be suitable for remote Aboriginal communities.
  • Understanding food and nutrient intake is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe apparent per capita food and nutrient intake in remote Australian Aboriginal communities.
  • To evaluate the 'store-turnover' method for assessing dietary intake in these communities.
  • To identify key food groups and nutrients contributing to dietary patterns.

Main Methods:

  • The 'store-turnover' method was employed, analyzing community store food invoices.
  • Apparent per capita intake was calculated for energy, macronutrients, and selected micronutrients.

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  • Dietary intake data were compared with national Australian apparent consumption data.

    • Main Results:

    • Apparent intake of energy, sugars, and fat was excessive in all studied communities.
    • Apparent intake of dietary fibre and folic acid was low.
    • White sugar, flour, bread, and meat constituted over 50% of apparent energy intake.
    • Intakes of sugar, white flour, and sweetened beverages were significantly higher compared to national data.
    • Intakes of wholemeal bread, fruits, and vegetables were significantly lower.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'store-turnover' method is a valid approach for estimating community-level dietary intake in remote Aboriginal settings.
    • Current dietary patterns in these communities are characterized by overconsumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.
    • Findings have significant implications for designing targeted community-based nutrition intervention programs.