The influence of eating habits on the academic performance of university students

Peter R Reuter1, Bridget L Forster1, Sierra R Brister1

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA.

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