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Patients’ Understanding and Use of Snack Food Package Nutrition Labels

Allen L. Pelletier, Wayne W. Chang, John E. Delzell and John W. McCall
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice September 2004, 17 (5) 319-323; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.17.5.319
Allen L. Pelletier
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Wayne W. Chang
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John E. Delzell Jr.
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