The Impact of Nutrition Education on Pregnant Women with Energy Deficiency in the African Region : A Scoping Review
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15566/y5q27r71 | Journal eISSN: 2167-2415
Language: English
Page range: 70 - 80
Submitted on: Sep 18, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 15, 2025
Published on: Nov 4, 2025
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