Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S142-S153 , September 2007

Eating Competence: Definition and Evidence for the Satter Eating Competence Model

  • Ellyn Satter, MS, RD, LCSW, BCD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Ellyn Satter, MS, RD, LCSW, BCD, Ellyn Satter Associates, 4226 Mandan Crescent, Madison, WI 53711; Phone: (608) 271-7976; Fax: (866) 724-1631

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2007.01.006

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S142-S153 , September 2007

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