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Fruit and Vegetable Prices, Dietary Intakes and Income: Potential Cost Versus Benefit

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Zhang, Q., Wang, Y. (2011). Fruit and Vegetable Prices, Dietary Intakes and Income: Potential Cost Versus Benefit. In: Gerald, J., Watson, R., Preedy, V. (eds) Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuticals. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-308-4_6

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