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FSHN10-07, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendy J. Dahl, addresses the common myths about constipation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, July 2010.
FSHN10-07/FS155: Constipation Myths (ufl.edu)
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