Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 84-86 , January 2009

Does Calorie Information Promote Lower Calorie Fast Food Choices Among College Students?

  • Mary A. Gerend, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Mary A. Gerend, Ph.D., Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300

Received 16 March 2008 ,Accepted 10 June 2008.

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00259-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.014

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 84-86 , January 2009

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