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overall diet quality  

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  • The intriguing associations between diet and health have been the focus of research for many years. One way of looking into these associations is to examine the individual nutrients such as vitamins (e.g., vitamin A or C), minerals (sodium, calcium, etc.), fats, proteins, or carbohydrates and their relationships with various health conditions or diseases. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Overall Diet Quality]

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