Greenland Village (IMAGE) University of California - Berkeley Caption Native Greenlanders, once called Eskimos but now known as Inuit, thrived on a traditional diet of marine mammals high in fat, but it is thought that the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in this diet protected against heart disease. While this may be true for Inuit, it is because they have adapted to the diet, a new study shows. Credit Malik Milfeldt Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.