Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 242-253 , July 2009

Factors Affecting Low-income Women's Food Choices and the Perceived Impact of Dietary Intake and Socioeconomic Status on Their Health and Weight

  • Kristen Wiig Dammann, BS
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  • Chery Smith, PhD, MPH, RD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Chery Smith, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, 225 FScN, 1334 Eckles Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108-6099; (612) 624-2217; Fax: (612) 625-5272

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 This research was funded by the Minnesota Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program and the Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Minnesota.

PII: S1499-4046(08)00758-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.07.003

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 242-253 , July 2009

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