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A critical review of current evidence, perspectives and research implications of diet-related traditions of the Eastern Christian Orthodox Church on dietary intakes and health consequences

Chrystalleni Lazarou Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Antonia-Leda Matalas Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
Pages 739-758 | Received 25 Jan 2010, Accepted 11 Mar 2010, Published online: 12 May 2010

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