| Abstract: |
Klepinger takes bone chemical analysis beyond paleodiet reconstruction to explore applications in paleopathology. In conjuction with histological techniques, bone chemistry is demonstrated to determine protein intake and diseases related to protein overload or deficiency. She emphasizes new techniques are not the end all be all but are just tools for aiding in interpretation. There is a discussion of the differing ways to interpet porotic hyperostosis as either a protective factor or a risk factor for pathogen attack. In addition, frequencies of porotic hyperostosis are discussed with differs in gender, age, and subsistence pattern mentioned. Stable carbon isotope may provide supporting evidence for kwashiorkor in areas in which it is suspect. If C<sup>13<\sup> levels of children and adults are recognized then possibly protein malnutrition many have accompanied other problems such as iron deficiency.
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