Diet quality, child health, and food policies in developing countries
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- Alok Bhargava, 2015. "Diet Quality, Child Health, and Food Policies in Developing Countries," The World Bank Research Observer, World Bank, vol. 30(2), pages 247-276.
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Health Monitoring&Evaluation; Food&Beverage Industry; Nutrition; Early Child and Children's Health; Population Policies;All these keywords.
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