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A global view on animal-sourced food on children’s plates

Nature Food volume 4, pages 358–359 (2023)Cite this article

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The double burden of malnutrition affects one-third of children globally. Knowledge on children’s current food consumption and related sociodemographic factors can guide actions towards improving children’s lifelong nutrition and health, and promote environmentally sustainable diets.

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    Anne-Maria Pajari & Maijaliisa Erkkola

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Pajari, AM., Erkkola, M. A global view on animal-sourced food on children’s plates. Nat Food 4, 358–359 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00760-7

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