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Research Articles

Effectiveness of a Behavior-and Age-Specific Nutrition Education Intervention to Promote Nutrition Knowledge and Preference for Fruits and Vegetables among Elementary School Children

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Pages 198-208 | Received 25 Sep 2022, Accepted 14 Dec 2022, Published online: 05 Apr 2023

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