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Original Article

Dietary habits, nutrient intake and biomarkers for folate, vitamin D, iodine and iron status among women of childbearing age in Sweden

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Pages 271-275 | Received 17 Mar 2016, Accepted 09 Jun 2016, Published online: 25 Aug 2016

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