Dietary restraint and self-regulation in eating behavior

F Johnson; M Pratt; J Wardle

doi:10.1038/ijo.2011.156

journal article Aug 09, 2011

Dietary restraint and self-regulation in eating behavior

F Johnson M Pratt J Wardle

International Journal of Obesity Vol. 36 No. 5 pp. 665-674 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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F Johnson, M Pratt, J Wardle (2011). Dietary restraint and self-regulation in eating behavior. International Journal of Obesity, 36(5), 665-674. https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2011.156

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