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A Research-to-Practice Journal for the Early Childhood Field
Volume 15, 2012 - Issue 3
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Cultural/Favorite Recipe Day: Strengthening Approaches to Increase Culturally Diverse Foods Served in Head Start Meals

Jessica A. Hoffman Northeastern University, Department of Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology
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Tara Agrawal Northeastern University, Institute on Urban Health Research
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Sonia Carter Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. Head Start
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AnnMarie Grinder Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. Head Start
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Carmen Castaneda-Sceppa Northeastern University, Department of Health Sciences
Pages 266-271 | Published online: 18 Jul 2012

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