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International differences in cost and consumption of ready-to-consume food and drink products: United Kingdom and Brazil, 2008–2009

Jean-Claude Moubaraca Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rafael Moreira Claroa Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Larissa Galastri Baraldia Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Renata Bertazzi Levyb Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Ana Paula Bortoletto Martinsa Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Geoffrey Cannona Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Carlos A. Monteiroc Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Pages 845-856 | Received 26 Nov 2012, Accepted 20 Mar 2013, Published online: 04 Jun 2013

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