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A higher carbohydrate quality index (CQI) is associated with greater micronutrient consumption adequacy in Iranian adults.
Encouraging higher CQI may enhance overall nutrient adequacy in dietary practices.
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A higher CQI was associated with greater micronutrient consumption adequacy in Iranian adults.
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The study is a cross-sectional analysis with clear statistical associations.
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The association between carbohydrate quality index and nutrient adequacy in Iranian adults
Mena Farazi et al. · Nutrition & Food Science · 2021
DOI 10.1108/nfs-12-2020-0478
cross-sectional · n=268Cited 9×
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