A Short Screener Is Valid for Assessing Mediterranean Diet Adherence among Older Spanish Men and Women

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Is a specific drinking pattern a consistent feature of the Mediterranean diet in Spain in the XXI century?

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Two-Year Mediterranean Diet Intervention Improves Hepatic Health in MASLD Patients

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