Pig and chicken are eaten primarily on special occasions.
The source of fresh water in the area is cisterns.
Ground
water is potable in certain areas during the rainy season but is
not ordinarily utilized for drinking.
Of the imported foods,
rice, wheat flour and canned corned
beef appear to be the most important.
Many other products are
imported from time to time such as sardines,
cuit and candy.
sumed.
C-ration,
ship bis-
In 1958 large quantities of C-rations were con-
Many individuals prefer the imported foods when they are
available.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The samples were collected during a single 24-hour period
in September 1959
at Rongelap Island.
village secretary,
and
Neil Morris,
Bwio Soap,
Trust Territory
Agriculturalist at Rongelap Atoll at that time,
former
Resident
or one of the
authors collected each sample taking care that the composition
and the amount corresponded to
the composition
actually eaten by the individual.
were taken in the field.
and
amount
Wet weights of the samples
The samples were then dried at 90°C
and shipped to the laboratory at the University of Washington,
Seattle,