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Dietary intake of young twins: nature or nurture?
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Nov 2013
Pimpin Laura, Ambrosini Gina L, Llewellyn Clare H, Johnson Laura, van Jaarsveld Cornelia H M, Jebb Susan A, Wardle Jane
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BACKGROUND: The early years in life are increasingly recognized as a critical period for the development of diet-related behavioral traits. However, discussions continue on the relative role of genes and the environment in determining dietary intake, particularly in young children for whom detailed dietary information is limited. OBJECTIVES: This study tested the hypothesis that diet in early childhood is...
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