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Hooper, L., Smith, G. & Ebrahim, S. Cochrane reviews on dietary advice for reducing intakes of fat and salt. Eur J Clin Nutr 60, 926–928 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602452
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