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Relationship between body composition and bone mineral content in young and elderly women

G. Bedogni Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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C. Mussi Geriatrics Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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M. Malavolti Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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A. Borghi Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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M. Poli Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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N. Battistini Human Nutrition Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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G. Salvioli Geriatrics Chair, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Pages 559-565 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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