Out oif 20 samples of total-diet collected from in and around Kanpur during July to Oct. 1999 and analysed, 90% samples were found contaminated with pesticide residues. Magnitude of contamination was more in non- vegetarian than vegetarian diet. HCH, aldrin and dieldrin were the main contaminants. Average daily intake of their residues were more than their acceptable daily intakes (ADI) accounting 1448.22, 32.52 and 36.86 μg/person/d through vegetarian and 1501.44, 95.93 and 367.02 μg/person/d through non- vegetarian diet, respectively.
Total diet, average daily intake, pesticide residues
