Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 10-16 , January 2010

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Nutrition Behaviors: Targeted Interventions Needed

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.11.003

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 10-16 , January 2010

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