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Introductory observations: the region, nutrition, and health

2004-01-01

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Geography and culture only loosely define the Middle East and there are differing opinions as to which countries should be included in the region. International agencies also use the terms "Near East," "Eastern Mediterranean," and "West Asia and North Africa" each with a somewhat different definition. The region has shown a greater than average increase in food availability in recent years and projections for 2010...

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DOI: 10.1080/03670240490274057

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