References

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Aging

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Wannamethee SG. 2006. Exercise really is good for you. Heart 92:1185-6

Allergies

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Artificial Sweeteners

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FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) www.inchem.org/pages/jecfa.html  Accessed November 2006
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Saxelby C. 2006. Nutrition for life.  Victoria: Hardie Grant Books
Thompson J, Manore M. 2007. Nutrition for Life. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings
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Asian greens

Gourley G. Vegetables: A user’s guide. Wellington: New Zealand Vegetable and Potato Growers’ Federation Inc.

Back to school: lunch boxes

Brand-Miller J and Foster-Powell K. 2004. The new glucose revolution – healthy kids. Sydney: Hodder Headline
Clarke J. 2006. Yummy! Every parent’s nutrition bible. London :Hodder & Stroughton
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Victorian Government Department of Human Services. 2004. Your guide to food safety. Victoria: Department of Human Services www.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/athome.htm

Bread

Bakers Delight www.bakersdelight.com.au Accessed June 2007
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McIntosh GH. 2001. Cereal foods, fibres and the prevention of cancers. Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 58:S35-49
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Slavin J. 2004. Whole grains and human health. Nutrition Research Reviews 17:99-110

Cholesterol

Athar N et al. 2006. The Concise New Zealand Composition Tables. 7th Edition. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd; Wellington: Ministry of Health
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Coffee

Andersen L.F, Jacobs D.R, Carlsen M.H & Blomhoff R. 2006. Consumption of coffee is associated with reduced risk of death attributed to inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases in the Iowa Women’s Health Study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83:1039-46.
Cornelis M.C, El-Sohemy A, Kabagambe E.K & Campos H. 2006. Coffee, CYP1A2 genotype, and risk of myocardial infarction. The Journal of the American Medical Association 295:1135-41.
Dorea J.G & da Costa T.H. 2005.  Is coffee a functional food? British Journal of Nutrition 93:773-82.
Leitzmann M.F, Stampfer M.J, Willett W.C. et al. 2002.  Coffee intake is associated with lower risk of symptomatic gallstone disease in women. Gastroenterology 123:1823-30.
Lopez-Garcia E, van Dam R.M, Willet W.C. et al. 2006. Coffee consumption and coronary heart disease in men and women: a prospective cohort study. Circulation 113:2045-53.
Namdar M, Koepfli P, Grathwohl R. et al. 2006. Caffeine decreases exercise-induced myocardial flow reserve. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 47:405-410.
Pereira M.A, Parker E.D & Folsom A.R. 2006. Coffee consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: an 11-year prospective study of 28 812 postmenopausal women. Archives Of Internal Medicine 166:1311-6.
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Conquering a sweet tooth

Brand-Miller J, Foster-Powell K, Colagiuri S and Leeds A. 2002. The pocket guide to the glucose revolution for people with diabetes.  London: Hodder.
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Yanovski S. 2003. Sugar and fat: Cravings and aversions.  Journal of Nutrition 133:835S-837S.
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Cooking oils

Belitz H, Grosch W. 1999. Food Chemistry. New York: Springer. 992 pp.
Dr Laurence Eyres. May 2006. PowerPoint presentation: Healthy oils in the NZ diet. Via personal communication.
McKevith B. 2005. Nutritional aspects of oil seeds. Nutrition Bulletin 30:13-26
Ninfali P, Mea G, Giorgini S, et al. 2005. Antioxidant capacity of vegetables, spices and dressings relevant to nutrition. The British Journal Of Nutrition 93: 257-66
Oomah BD, Busson M, Godfrey DV & Drover JC. 2002. Characteristics of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil. Food Chemistry 76:33-43
Unlu NZ, Bohn TC, Steven K et al. 2005. Carotenoid absorption from salad and salsa by humans is enhanced by the addition of avocado or avocado oil. The Journal Of Nutrition 135: 431-6
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Digestion

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British Dietetic Association Food Facts. Probiotics. www.bda.uk.com Accessed May 2006.
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British Nutrition Foundation. 1999. Briefing Paper on n-3 Fatty Acids and Health. British Nutrition Foundation: London.
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Eat yourself well

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Eating after 5pm

Hall J. 2003. Cut the carbs after 5pm and lose fat fast! Carb curfew. Thorsons.
Rools B.J, Roe L.S & Meengs J.S. 2006. Reductions in portion size and energy density of foods are additive and lead to sustained decreases in energy intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83:11-7.
www.nhmrc.gov.au
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Eating out

Cranney A, Zarkadas M, Graham I.D. et al. 2007. The Canadian Celiac Health Survey. Digestive Diseases and Sciences 52(4):1087-95.
Diliberti N, Bordi P.L, Conklin M.T, Roe L.S, Rolls B.J. 2004. Increased portion size leads to increased energy intake in a restaurant meal. Obesity Research 12:562-8.
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Restaurant Association of New Zealand. 2007. Food service facts: restaurant/foodservice industry annual sales statistics and analysis. Auckland: Restaurant Association of New Zealand.

Eggs

Egg Nutrition Centre www.enc-online.org Accessed January 2007
Goodrow EF, Wilson TA, Houde SC et al. 2006. Consumption of one egg per day increases serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in older adults without altering serum lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations. Journal of Nutrition 136:2519-24
Mann J, Truswell AS. 2002. Essentials of human nutrition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 662pp.
New Zealand Food Safety Authority. 2005. 2003/04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey, New Zealand Food Safety Authority, Wellington
Victorian Government Department of Human Services. 2004. Your guide to food safety. Victoria: Department of Human Services www.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/athome.htm
Walquist MLE. 2002. Food and nutrition: Australasia, Asia and the Pacific. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 616pp.
Wenzel AJ, Gerweck C, Barbato D et al. 2006. A 12-wk egg intervention increases serum zeaxanthin and macular pigment optical density in women. Journal of Nutrition 136:2568-73
www.eggs.org.nz Accessed January 2007

Eyesight

Age-related Eye Disease Study Research Group. 2001. A randomised, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss. Archives of Opthalmology 119: 1417-36
American Optometric Association.  Antioxidants and age-related eye disease.  http://www.aoa.org/documents/AntioxiEye_public.pdf Accessed September 2006
American Optometric Association.  Lutein and zeaxanthin. Eye friendly nutrients.
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American Optometric Association.  Fact sheet on nutritional supplementation for age-related macular degeneration  http://www.aoa.org/documents/NutrAMD_public.pdf Accessed September 2006
American Optometric Association.  Nutrition and cataracts.
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Bartlett H, Eperjesi F. 2003. Age-related macular degeneration and nutritional supplementation: a review of randomised controlled trials. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 23: 383-99
Centre for Vision Research, Westmead Hospital, Sydney  http://www.cvr.org.au/ Accessed 9 September 2006
Chong E W-T, Sinclair AJ & Guymer RH. 2006. Facts on fats. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 34:464-71
Chua B, Flood V, Rochtchina E et al. 2006. Dietary Fatty Acids and the 5-Year Incidence of Age-Related Maculopathy. Archives of Ophthalmology 124:981-6.
Chung-Jung C, Milton RC, Gensler G & Taylor A. 2007. Association between dietary glycemic index and age-related macular degeneration in nondiabetic participants in the Age-Related Eye disease Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 86: 180-8
Hammond BR, Johnson MA. 2002. The age-related eye disease study (AREDS). Nutrition Reviews 60: 283-8
Mares-Perlman JA, Fisher AI, Klein R et al. 2001. Lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet and serum and their relation to age-related maculopathy in the third national health and nutrition examination survey. American Journal of Epidemiology 153:242-32
Mitchell, Paul. 2003. University of Sydney Department of Ophthalmology.  Presentation entitled: An update on risk factors for age-related macular degeneration.  Sourced from the New Zealand Association of Optometrists.
Mitchell, Paul. 2003. University of Sydney Department of Ophthalmology.  Presentation entitled: Macular degeneration in 2003.  Sourced from the New Zealand Association of Optometrists.
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The Macular Degeneration Foundation Australia http://www.mdfoundation.com.au/ Accessed September 2006
The New Zealand Association of Optometrists http://www.nzao.co.nz/ Accessed September 2006

Exercise

Australian Institute of Sport www.ais.org.au Accessed 2007
Burke L, Deakin V. 2006. Clinical Sports Nutrition. (3rd ed). Australia: McGraw-Hill Australia Pty, Ltd.
Burke L , Cox G, Minehan M, Braakhuis A, Crawford R. 2002. Survival from the fittest. Australian Institute of Sport. Singapore: Tien Wah Press.
Burke L, Bell L, Cort M, Cox G, Crawford R, Minehan M, Wood C. 2004. Survival around the world. Australian Institute of Sport. China: Everbest Printing Co.
Howe M, Hellemans I, Rehrer N, Pearce J. 2002. Sports Nutrition for New Zealand Athletes and Coaches. New Zealand: Reed Publishing.
Sports Dietitians Association www.sportsdietitians.com.au Accessed 2007

Fair Trade

Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand www.fta.org.nz/
IFAT www.ifat.org/ftrinciples.shtml
Make Trade Fair www.maketradefair.com/en/index.php?file=sugar_info.htm&cat=2&subcat=5&select=1
www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=000E7FE7-563F-153B-929D83027AF100AD
Trade Aid New Zealand www.tradeaid.co.nz
Fair Trade Toronto www.fairtradetoronto.com/products/tea.html
Global Exchange www.globalexchange.org

Fibre

Athar N et al. 2006. The Concise New Zealand Composition Tables. 7th Ed. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd; Wellington: Ministry of Health
National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. 2006.  Nutrient References Values for Australia and New Zealand. Including Recommended Dietary Intakes. Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing, Wellington: Ministry of Health
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www.diabetes.ca accessed January 2007
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First steps in healthy eating

Barker D.J.P (ed). 2000. Fetal programming: Influences on development and disease in later life. NIH Monograph Series. Marcel Dekker.
Kaitosaari T, Ronnemaa T, Viikari J. et al. 2006. Low-saturated fat dietary counseling starting in infancy improves insulin sensitivity in 9-year-old health children. Diabetes Care 29:781-5.
Ministry of Health. 1997. Food and nutrition guidelines for healthy children aged 2-12 years: a background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Freezing

Alabama Cooperative Extension System. 2006. Crayton E. The Dos and Don’ts of Freezing Foods www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/speciality/freezing_foods.html
Beere G and Bilton J. 1978. Freezing and Preserving. Wilson and Horton. p.80.
Clemson Extension. 2006. Home and Garden Information Center. Freezing Basics. www.hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3060.html
Jay J. 2000. Modern Food Microbiology. Aspen Publications.  p.679.
National Centre for Home Food Preservation. Number B. 2004. Resources for Home Food Preservation University of Georgia. www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/summer/home_food_freezing.html
Steinback J. 2006. Tips for Freezing and Thawing Foods. Family Education. www.life.familyeducation.com/foods/safety/36570.html
University of Missouri Extension. 1993-2006. Willenburg B. Quality for Keeps: Freezing Basics.
Wattie’s Nutrition News: Frozen Vegetables- Getting the Best Results.

Free-range

Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2005
Eggs Incorporated

Fruit juices and drinks

The New Zealand Juice & Beverage Association (NZJBA) www.nzjba.org.nz/
Frucor Beverages Group Ltd www.frucor.com
Nekta International Limited www.nekta.com
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. www.oceanspray.com.au

Glycaemic Index

Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball M. 2006. Effects of chili consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin and energy metabolism. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 84:63-69
Leeman M, Ostman E, Bjorck I. 2005. Vinegar dressing and cold storage of potatoes lowers postprandial glycaemic and insulinaemic responses in healthy subjects. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 59:1266-71
McMillan-Price J, Petooz P, Atkinson F et al. 2006. Comparison of 4 diets of varying glycemic load on weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction in overweight and obese young adults. Archives of Internal Medicine 166:1466-75
Mahoney CR, Taylor HA, Kanarek RB, Samuel P. 2005. Effect of breakfast consumption on cognitive processes in elementary school children. Physiology and Behavior 85:635-45
Smith R, Mann N, Braue A & Varigos G. 2005. The effect of a low glycemic load, high protein diet on hormonal markers of acne. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14:S43
Smith R, Mann N, Braue A & Varigos G. 2005. Low glycemic load, high protein lessens facial acne severity. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14:S97
Smith R, Mann N, Makelainen H et al. 2005. The effect of short-term altered macronutrient status on acne vulgaris and biochemical markers of insulin sensitivity. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14:S67
Stevenson E, William C, McComb G, Oram C. 2005. Improved recovery from prolonged exercise following the consumption of low glycemic index carbohydrate meals. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 15:333-49
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Healthy eating for men

Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand www.alcohol.org.nz/WhatsInAStandardDrink.aspx  Accessed January 2007
Ministry of Health. 2004. A portrait of health: Key results of the 2002/03 New Zealand Health Survey., Ministry of Health, Wellington
Ministry of Health. 1999. NZ food: NZ people. Key results of the 1997 national nutrition survey. Wellington: Ministry Of Health
National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of New Zealand. 2005. Position statement on lipid management. Heart, Lung and Circulation 14:275-291.
Statistics New Zealand http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/Articles/local-population-trends.htm  Accessed January 2007

Herbs

Health benefits of herbs and spices: the past, the present, the future. 2006. Medical Journal of Australia, Supplement. 185:S2-S24.
www.healthyherbs.com
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Honey

English H.K, Pack A.R & Molan P.C. 2004. The effects of manuka honey on plaque and gingivitis: a pilot study.  Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 6:63-67.
Molan P.C. 2001. The potential of honey to promote oral wellness. General Dentistry 49:584-9.
Sanz M.L. et al. 2005.  In vitro investigation into the potential prebiotic activity of honey oligosaccharides.  Journal of Agriculture & Food Chemistry 53:2914-2921.
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www.honey.co.nz

How to get kids to eat fruit and vegetables

Guthrie HA. 1999. Development of food acceptance patterns in early childhood. In Touch 16: 1-3
Ministry of Health. 2003. NZ Food NZ Children: Key results of the 2002 national children's nutrition survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 267 pp.
International fruit and vegetable alliance. Scientific Newsletter No2 June 2006.  http://ifava.org/
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How to get omega-3 from fish

Akabas S.R & Deckelbaum R.J. 2006. Summary of a workshop on n-3 fatty acids: current status of recommendations and future directions. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83S:1563S-8S.
Arterburn L.M, Hall E.B & Oken H. 2006. Distribution, interconversion, and dose response of n-3 fatty acids in humans. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83S:1467S-8S.
Breslow J.L. 2006. n-3 Fatty acids and cardiovascular disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83S:1477S-82S.
Calder P. 2006. n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation, and inflammatory diseases. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83S:1505S-19S.
Ministry of Health, Department of Health and Aging. 2006. Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand, Canberra: Department of Health and Aging; Wellington: Ministry of Health.
Mann J, Truswell A.S. 2002. Essentials of human nutrition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 662.
Quigley R.J, Burlingame B.A, Milligan G.C & Gibson J.J. 1995. Fats and fatty acids in New Zealand foods. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research; Wellington: Public Health Commission.

How to make sure your baby has enough iron

Grant CC, Wall CR, Brewster D, Nicholson R, Whitehall J, Super L, Pitcher L. 2007. Policy statement on iron deficiency in pre-school-aged children. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 43: 512-20.

Label reading

Australia New Zealand Food standards Code. Food Standards Australia New Zealand. www.foodstandards.govt.nz/thecode/foodstandardscode.cfm Accessed July 2007
Food Allergy Initiative www.foodallergyinitiative.org Accessed July 2007
Food Standards Australia New Zealand. 2007. Choosing the right stuff. NSW: Murdoch Books. 155pp

Low iron

Gillanders L. 2004. New Zealand Dietetic Association 2004 Clinical Handbook. Wellington: Manor House Press. p. 59.
Cotran R.S. et al. 1999. Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease (6th ed). USA. W.B. Saunders Company. p. 629.
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Measuring health

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Push Play www.sparc.org.nz/pushplay/overview
US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/nccdphp

Migraines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Migraine Trust www.migraine.org.uk Accessed November 2006

Milk

Arney, W.K. & Pinnock, C.B. 1993. The milk mucus belief: sensations associated with the belief and characteristics of believers. Appetite 20:53-60
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New Zealand olive oil

Allen B. 2005. Cooking oils. Consumer, 1 July 2005.
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Nut spreads

New Zealand Food Safety Authority. 2005. 2003-04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey. Wellington: NZFSA
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Nutrient intakes (NRVS)

Capra S. 2006. New Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand: Implementation issues for nutrition professionals.  Nutrition & Dietetics 63:64-65.
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Nutrition myths

Glen Cardwell, 2007. Stop telling nutrition fibs. Available on www.glenncardwell.com/ebooks.html
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Oats

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Osteoporosis

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Overweight kids

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Pasta

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Potatoes

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Pregnancy

Athar N et al. 2006. The concise New Zealand food composition tables. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute of Crop & Food Research Ltd and Ministry of Health
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Protein

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Rice

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Salad dressing

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Shellfish

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Shiftwork

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Soy

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Spring clean your life

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Spices

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Spreads

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Stock

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Stopping the weight gain at different life stages

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Stress

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Tea

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Tomatoes

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