The Possum Hunter wrote:
>It is true that Native Americans are much more prone to getting >diabetes
>then European Americans.
Here's how the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or FDPIR
deals with this phenomenon...
Q4. Does the program accommodate the special health needs of Native
Americans?
Yes. The food package was updated in 1997, through a cooperative
effort of tribal program managers, elected tribal officials, USDA
nutritionists, and other experts on Native American health and
nutrition. The changes made the foods in the package easier to use
and have better served the nutritional needs and preferences of Native
Americans.
For example, the percentage of calories from fat was significantly
reduced, and the number of servings was increased in the vegetable and
bread/cereal/rice/pasta categories of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
These changes are important because many Native Americans have diet-related
health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
(see www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/MENU/SCHOOLS/INDIAN/fdpirfaq.htm)
Meanwhile, check out the federal chow sanctions below.
Mmmmmm-diddly-iscious, neighboreenos!
Dori Zook
Denver, CO
2001 FDPIR COMMODITIES
GROUP (A)
VEGETABLES
Beans, Green 24/15.5 oz cans
Beans, Refried 24/15.5 oz cans
Beans, Vegetarian 24/15.5 oz cans
Corn, Whole Kernel 24/15.5 oz cans
Corn, Cream 24/15.5 oz cans
Mixed Vegetables 24/15.5 oz cans
Peas 24/15.5 oz cans
Pumpkin 24/15.5 oz cans
Spaghetti Sauce 24/15.5 oz cans
Spinach 24/15.5 oz cans
Potatoes, Sliced 24/15.5 oz cans
Potatoes, Dehydrated 12/1 lb packages
Sweet Potatoes 24/15.5 oz cans
Tomatoes 24/15.5 oz cans
Tomato Sauce 24/15.5 oz cans
Carrots 24/15.5 oz cans
Soup, Tomato 24/10.5 oz cans
Soup, Vegetarian 24/10.5 oz cans
JUICES
Grapefruit Juice 12/46 oz cans
Apple Juice 12/46 oz cans
Grape Juice 12/46 oz cans ages
Pineapple Juice 2/46 oz cans
Tomato Juice 12/46 oz cans
Orange Juice 12/46 oz cans
Cranapple Juice 12/46 oz cans
FRUITS
Applesauce 24/15.5 oz cans
Apricots 24/15.5 oz cans
Fruit Cocktail 24/15.5 oz cans
Peaches, Cling 24/15.5 oz cans
Pears 24/15.5 oz cans
Pineapple 24/20 oz cans
Prunes 24/1 lb packages
Raisins 48/1 lb packages
MEATS
Beef 24/29 oz cans
Beef Frozen Ground 36/1 lb packages
Chicken 24/29 oz cans
Chicken Frozen 12/4 lb packages
Chunky Beef Stew 24/24 oz cans
Egg Mix 48/6 oz packages
Luncheon Meat 24/30 oz cans
Tuna 24/12 oz cans
DRY BEANS
Beans, Baby Lima 12/2 lb pack
Beans, Great Northern 12/2 lb packages
Beans, Light Kidney 12/2 lb packages
Beans, Pinto 12/2 lb packages
Syrup, Corn 12/24 oz bottles
Purchases are subject to market conditions
Can sizes for fruits & vegetables are approximate.
GROUP (B)
DAIRY & GRAIN
Butter, Print 36/1 lb cartons
Peanut Butter 24/2 lb or 18 oz
Cheese, Processed 6/5 lb sliced
Peanuts, Roasted 24/12 oz cans
Evaporated Milk 48/12 or 24/12 oz can
Rice 24/2 lb bags
Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 2/25.6 oz packages
Vegetable Oil 8/48 oz bottles
Crackers Unsalted 12/16 oz box
Shortening 2/3 lb cans
Cornmeal, Yellow 8/5 lb bags
Cereal, Bran Flakes 12 or 14/17.3 oz
Farina 24/14 oz packages
Cereal, Rice Crisps 12/15 or 12/13 oz
Flour, All Purpose 8/5 lb bags
Cereal, Corn Flakes 12/18 oz
Egg Noodles 12/1 lb packages
Cereal, Corn Squares 14/12 or 14/16 oz
Quick Oats 12/42 oz tube
Cereal, Oat Circles 12/16 oz
Bakery Mix 6/5 lb bags
Bakery Mix, Lowfat 6/5 lb bags
Macaroni 24/1 lb packages
Macaroni and Cheese 12/26 oz packages
Spaghetti 12/2 lb bags
FRESH PRODUCE, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Carrots 1- 5 lb bags
Onions 1-5 lb bags
Potatoes, Red 1-5 lb bags
Potatoes, Russett 1-5 lb bags
Squash 1-5 lb bags
Sweet Potatoes 1-5 lb bags
Turnips 1-5 lb bags
Apples 1-5 lb bags
Grapefruit 1-5 lb bags
Oranges 1-5 lb bags
Pears 1-5 lb bags
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