Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 153-157 , March 2007

The Importance of Nutrition as the Best Medicine for Eating Disorders

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doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2006.12.012

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 153-157 , March 2007

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