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International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Volume 47, 1996 - Issue 2
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Effect of dietary rhubarb stalk fiber on the bioavailability of calcium in rats

V. Goel Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, 3–10 Agriculture/Forestry Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5, Canada
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B. Ooraikul Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, 3–10 Agriculture/Forestry Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5, Canada
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T. K. Basu Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, 3–10 Agriculture/Forestry Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5, Canada
Pages 159-163 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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