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Clemens, R., Papanikolaou, Y. (2014). Crystalizing Global Sugar Policy: Public Health Promise or Perception. In: Rippe, J. (eds) Fructose, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucrose and Health. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-8077-9_8

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