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The aim of this chapter is to give an outline of the main food beliefs and habits of some ethnic groups in the UK, so that the health professional is able to take these into account when advising about food choice and dietary change.
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Piper, B. (1996). Ethnic groups. In: Diet and Nutrition. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7244-6_14
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