Nutrition education for black elders: A strategic approach for delivery

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 230-234

  Ralston, Penny A ^a   Cohen, Nancy ^b  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS   (United States)

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EID: 0033164005     PISSN: 14994046     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3182(99)70445-0     Document Type: Article

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