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All types of dietary variety increased from 1989–91 to 1994–96, except for food group variety which remained constant.
Practitioners should note the increase in dietary variety over time, which may influence dietary recommendations.
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Results showed all types of dietary variety increased from 1989–91 to 1994–96 (p≤.025), except for food group variety which remained constant.
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Based on cross-sectional data from national surveys.
Source
U.S. Trends in dietary variety and its association with BMI and micronutrient intakes
R. Ebner et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2012
DOI 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.635.6
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