Resurvey of Nutritional Status in Norris Point, Newfoundland

Abstract

A resurvey of a selected sample of the population of Norris Point, Newfoundland, in 1948 showed that considerable improvement had occurred in the general nutritive state since 1944. A striking decrease in the incidence of several signs and symptoms related to vitamin B complex deficiency was observed. This improvement appeared to be related, in large part, to the use of enriched flour beginning in 1944. No improvement was noted in ascorbic acid nutrition and few changes occurred relative to vitamin A. Newfoundland is a particularly favorable location for evaluating measures designed to alleviate malnutrition. Since much remains to be done to bring the nutrition of the population of Newfoundland up to the standard level of neighboring countries, future studies in this area would appear desirable.