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Major Article

Folate/folic acid knowledge, intake, and self-efficacy of college-aged women: impact of text messaging and availability of a folic acid–containing supplement

, MS, , BA, , BS, , MS & , PhD
Pages 460-468 | Received 05 Mar 2015, Accepted 10 Apr 2016, Published online: 24 May 2016

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