Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 63-65 , January 2010

The Healthy Food Slide Rule (HFSR): A Nutrition Education Tool for Children

  • Elaine M. Long, PhD, RD, LD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University, Boise, ID
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Elaine M. Long, PhD, RD, LD, Department of Community and Environmental Health, Mailstop 1835, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725-1835; Phone: (208) 426-3260; Fax: (208) 426-2199
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  • Uwe Reischl, PhD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University, Boise, ID
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  • Barbara B. Abo, MS

      Affiliations

    • University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension, Boise, ID

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PII: S1499-4046(09)00308-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2009.07.006

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 63-65 , January 2010