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Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: Seeking the Sweet Truth

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Popkin, B.M., Duffey, K.J. (2010). Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: Seeking the Sweet Truth. In: Wilson, T., Bray, G., Temple, N., Struble, M. (eds) Nutrition Guide for Physicians. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-431-9_3

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