Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 176-184 , May 2010

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is Associated With Renal Function Among Healthy Adults: The ATTICA Study

  • Christina Chrysohoou, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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  • Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Dietetics, Department of Nutrition, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, PhD, Division of Dietetics, Department of Nutrition, Harokopio University, 46 Paleon Polemiston St., 166 74 Attica, Greece.
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  • Christos Pitsavos, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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  • John Skoumas, MD

      Affiliations

    • First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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  • Akis Zeimbekis, MD

      Affiliations

    • First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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  • Christina-Maria Kastorini, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Division of Dietetics, Department of Nutrition, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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  • Christodoulos Stefanadis, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece

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doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2009.08.006

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 176-184 , May 2010

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