Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2687680 | Clinical Nutrition | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The high prevalence of hypovitaminosis C detected in this study is probably due to an inadequate intake of foods rich in vitamin C and low income. We alert to the need for increasing the intake of vitamin C-rich foods through educational programs, especially for low income populations.
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Authors
Andréia Madruga de Oliveira, PatrÃcia Helen C. Rondó, Silmara Silva Mastroeni, Julicristie M. Oliveira,