Dr. I. EH. Wallen
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November 21, 1900
The eating nabits of the Rongelapese are irregular and it
was impractical to follow each individual around throughout
tne day.
Therefore, all of these samples should probably
be considered as erring toward the low side for total consumption.
However, there does appear to be a reasonable
agreement with quantities listed by Murai (Nutrition Study
in Micronesia, Atoll Research Bulletin, No. 27, 1953) from
a study at Majuro Atoll.
Catala (Report on the Gilbert
Islands:
Some Aspects of Human Ecology, Atoll Research
Bulletin, No. 59, 1957) has pointed out the difficulties
of obtaining quantitative data in these areas.
Dr. Chakravarti, who has been responsible for the
cherical analyses, expects to complete futher analyses on
these samples in the near future.
It is hoped that he will
have a report ready for publication early next year.
Sincerely,
LEO
Edward E. Held
Research Associate
Professor
EEH: srl
P.S.
vo Dr.
Aliquots or the asn of these samples have been sent
9002234
Stantoii Coin at Brookhaven for interlaboratory check.