Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 3 , Pages 202-207 , May 2010

Food Safety Education Using an Interactive Multimedia Kiosk in a WIC Setting: Correlates of Client Satisfaction and Practical Issues

  • Mary Jo Trepka, MD, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Mary Jo Trepka, MD, MSPH, Stempel School of Public Health, Florida International University, University Park, HLSII 595, 11200 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33199; Phone: (305) 348-7186; Fax: (305) 348-4901
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  • Frederick L. Newman, PhD
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  • Fatma G. Huffman, PhD, RD
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  • Zisca Dixon, PhD, RD

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PII: S1499-4046(08)00844-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.10.001

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 3 , Pages 202-207 , May 2010

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