1. REVITALIZING NATIVE FOODWAYS AMONG THE HAUDENOSAUNEE: NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS AND POLITICAL ECONOMIC BARRIERS Brooke Hansen, Ph.D. Native American Studies Coordinator, Department of Anthropology, Ithaca College Julia Lapp, Ph.D., Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, Ithaca College AAA, Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 2009

2. Diet and Health Nutrition Transition COLLECTING FOOD Increased unrefined carbohydrates Increased fiber Increased favorable polyunsaturated fats Low unfavorable saturated fat and cholesterol. Increased nutrient dense foods Little obesity or Nutrition Related Non-communicable Disease Nutrition Related Non-Communicable Disease High refined, sugary foods Low fiber High saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol Energy dense Increased obesity and nutrition related diseases of lifestyle.

3. Nutritional Benefits of Traditional Diets  Variety of nutrients via diverse plant and animal species consumed.  Recent investigations show high nutrient (vitamins and minerals) density with lower energy (calories) density of “traditional” (wild gathered) versus “market” (store bought) foods.  People who eat more traditional foods consume more of a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber and favorable fats. (Densmore 1929; Mihesuah 2005; Minnis 2000; Moerman 1998; Parker 1968, Kuhnlein and Receveur 1996) (Densmore 1929; Mihesuah 2005; Minnis 2000; Moerman 1998; Parker 1968, Kuhnlein and Receveur 1996)

4. Conclusions  Broader vision of health to include culture, community and environment = cultural wellness  Pursuit of cultural wellness:  Decolonization  Revitalization  Repatriation of land and cultural patrimony  Environmental justice  Anthropology:  Collaboration  Applied & activist anthropology  Critical theoretical perspectives  Food and Nutrition:  Traditional foods are generally healthier  Regular consumption of traditional foods can reduce risk of Nutrition Related Non-Communicable Disease