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Low Breast Milk Vitamin A Concentration Reflects an Increased Risk of Low Liver Vitamin A Stores In Women

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Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health

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Rice, A.L., Stoltzfus, R.J., Francisco, A., Kjolhede, C.L. (2002). Low Breast Milk Vitamin A Concentration Reflects an Increased Risk of Low Liver Vitamin A Stores In Women. In: Koletzko, B., Michaelsen, K.F., Hernell, O. (eds) Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 478. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46830-1_34

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