Skin carotenoid scores are a valid approximation of fruit and vegetable intake among adults with obesity
Authors:
- Stephanie B. Jilcott PittsStephanie B. Jilcott Pitts
- Qiang WuQWQiang Wu
- Elizabeth GatesEGElizabeth Gates
- Melissa N. LaskaMLMelissa N. Laska
- Andrew R. DiNardoADAndrew R. DiNardo
- Nancy E. MoranNMNancy E. Moran
Open Access
- 28 June 2026
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Nutrition Research
- Vol. 153, 41-48
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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