The influence of nutrition information on choice: The roles of temptation, conflict and self-control

Journal of Consumer Affairs

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 499-515

  Hassan, Louise M ^a   Shiu, Edward M K ^b   Michaelidou, Nina ^c  

^a HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77956443710     PISSN: 00220078     EISSN: 17456606     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-6606.2010.01180.x     Document Type: Article

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