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Maher, M.A., Fireovid, K. (2010). Nutritional Challenges of Girls and Women. In: Wilson, T., Bray, G., Temple, N., Struble, M. (eds) Nutrition Guide for Physicians. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-431-9_32
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