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Jensen, J.D. (2011). Design of Economic Incentive Instruments in Nutrition Policy. In: Gerald, J., Watson, R., Preedy, V. (eds) Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuticals. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-308-4_1

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