Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages e39-e43 , November 2007

Assessing “Low-Carb” Products

  • Thessa Obrero, RD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Thessa Obrero, RD, Renal Nutritionist, Kidney Center, University of Virginia Health System, Box 800 405, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.

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PII: S1051-2276(07)00196-3

doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2007.08.012

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages e39-e43 , November 2007