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Portion sizes in dietary assessment: issues and policy implications.

L R Young·M S Nestle
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Accurate estimates of energy and nutrient intake of individuals and populations are contingent on the reliability of information obtained about food intake, food composition, and portion size. This article reviews issues related to the definition, determination, and use of portion sizes in dietary assessment and public education.

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L R Young, M S Nestle. 1995. Portion sizes in dietary assessment: issues and policy implications.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.1995.tb01542.x

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