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,