Table 2.
Availability and cost of individual market basketa items by food group for on- vs. off-reservation supermarkets in 22 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Washington State.
| Food Group (total items in each food group) | On-reservation (N = 9) | Off-reservation (N = 15) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.b (%) | Range | Costb | No.b (%) | Range | Costb | |
| Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (12) | 11.2 (94) | 9 – 12 | $18.40 | 12.0 (100) | 12 – 12 | $18.43 |
| Canned or Frozen Fruit and Vegetables (10) | 9.0 (86) | 5 – 10 | $16.32 | 9.0 (90) | 8 – 10 | $15.96 |
| Breads, Cereals and Other Grains (15) | 12.7 (84) | 6 – 15 | $37.97 | 14.1 (94) | 12 – 15 | $36.40 |
| Dairy (6) | 5.6 (93) | 4 – 6 | $17.12 | 6.0 (100) | 6 – 6 | $17.57 |
| Meat & Protein (12) | 8.4 (71) | 5 – 11 | $30.23 | 10.2 (85) | 8 – 11 | $34.37 |
| Fats and Oils (4) | 3.6 (89) | 1 – 4 | $13.34 | 4 (100) | 4 – 4 | $13.39 |
| Sugars and Sweets (9) | 8.2 (91) | 4 – 9 | $24.98 | 8.8 (98) | 8 – 9 | $23.27 |
| Total (68) | 58.3 (86) | 34 – 65 | $158.36 | 64.1 (94) | 61 – 66 | $159.39 |
a
Based on the US Department of Agriculture Food Store Survey Instrument market basket;
b
Data presented as mean number (percentage) and mean cost, using data collected April and May 2009.