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  1. Department of Bioprocess Engineering and Food Technology, ttz Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven, Germany

    K Knof & M Shrestha

  2. Bremen Institute for Prevention Research and Social Medicine, University Bremen, Bremerhaven, Germany

    A Lanfer & W Ahrens

  3. Department of Food Technology/Food Economy, University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven, Germany

    H Hilz

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Knof, K., Lanfer, A., Shrestha, M. et al. Reply to Finistrella et al. Int J Obes 36, 85 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2011.180

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