Fasting During Ramadan: Nutrition and Health Impacts and Food Safety Recommendations
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HNFE-351P
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To fast is to “abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance” (Oxford Dictionaries Online 2016). It has been practiced worldwide in some form or other since the time of ancient civilizations and has been used for religious, cultural, and political purposes.
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Publication Date
March 18, 2022
