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The following presentation proposes the cross-tabulation of so called ‘double mixes’ of foods as an ‘abacus’ for those working on the formulation of weaning foods and for those engaged in teaching basic concepts of the nutritive value of foods. These considerations were developed in the context of the training of nutrition workers.
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Klaver, W. (1985). Some considerations on the formulation of weaning mixes. In: Eeckels, R.E., Ransome-Kuti, O., Kroonenberg, C.C. (eds) Child Health in the Tropics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5012-2_3
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