Exported iMovie in 16:9, but video is 4:3-can I switch back in iDVD?

I created a project in iMovie '11.  I had inadvertantly kept it at a 16:9 ratio even though the file/video was 4:3.  I then sent it to iDVD.
There, I have the option of making the project 4:3 or 16:9.  If I put the project at 4:3, will it basically put the ratio back the way it is suppose to be on the video?  Or will the file be a bit distorted and/or quality be compromised?
I was hoping, actually, to have at least the menu in 16:9 even though the video is 4:3 (ie, menu 16:9 and video 4:3).  Is this possible?  If it is, I'd assume I'd have to go back to iMovie and switch the project being published to 4:3.
So, my question boils down to no matter what, should I go back to iMovie and republish in 4:3, or does it not matter in iDVD as long as you set the project at 4:3? (I probably won't go through the hassle of republishing in 4:3 to get menu only at 16:9, but wanted to know for future reference if it is possible as I have many more DVD's to create.)

Lut,
Welcome to the forum.
What are the full specs. of your MOD, and M2v files?If you do not know exactly, you can use G-Spot, or MediaInfo, to gather that info.
That info might help pinpoint the issue.
Good luck,
Hunt

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