Trace metal ingestion based on consumption of food resources.

Percentage of sample population consuming a particular quantity of Myxus elongatus (sand mullet) and Saccostrea glomerata (Sydney rock oyster) from the Nambucca River estuary and subsequent quantity of contaminant ingested. Intake quantities are compared with the provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI).† Average weight from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013).‡ Reference Dose (USAEPA, 1991).§ Derived from the Australian Government (2005).| Derived from average weight of oysters (2g) multiplied by average number of oysters consumed in a sitting (32).Trace metal ingestion based on consumption of food resources.