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Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to obtain, understand, and apply health information to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. It encompasses skills such as reading, writing, numeracy, and critical thinking in the context of health-related information and services.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Health Literacy. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/health-literacy/
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