References and Research Sources
Primary Academic Sources
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Allan, N. J. R. (1990). Household food supply in Hunza Valley, Pakistan. Geographical Review, 80(4), 399–415. https://www.jstor.org/stable/215849
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Damasceno, Y. O., Leitão, C. V. F. S., De Oliveira, G. M., Andrade, F. A. B., Pereira, A. B., Viza, R. S., Correia, R. C., Campos, H. O., Drummond, L. R., Leite, L. H. R., & Coimbra, C. C. (2023). Plant-based diets benefit aerobic performance and do not compromise strength/power performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Nutrition, 131(5), 829–840. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114523002258
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Schwalfenberg, G. K. (2012). The alkaline diet: Is there evidence that an alkaline pH diet benefits health? Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/727630
Journalistic and Documentary Sources
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Clift, B. (1985, November 13). Hunzas called "world's healthiest": Author says Himalayan people hold the secret to a long life [FIN Edition]. Toronto Star, E27. https://www.proquest.com/docview/435374793?accountid=3455
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Clift, B. (1996, July 28). Land of long-life unspoiled region of Pakistan is home to tall peaks and a rugged people: [Statewide Edition]. Hartford Courant. https://www.proquest.com/docview/255753228?accountid=3455
Additional External Resources
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - The Nutrition Source. (2025). Harvard University. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
Comprehensive resource for evidence-based nutrition information from Harvard Medical School. -
Nutrition.gov - Your Gateway to Federal Nutrition Information. (2025). U.S. National Agricultural Library. https://www.nutrition.gov/
Official U.S. government resource providing science-based nutrition information and dietary guidelines. -
World Health Organization - Healthy Diet Fact Sheet. (2025). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet
International health organization's evidence-based recommendations for healthy eating patterns.
Website Evaluation and Credibility
| Website | Authority | Currency | Purpose | Evaluation Form |
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| Harvard Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Regularly updated | Educational, evidence-based nutrition information | Download |
| Nutrition.gov | U.S. National Agricultural Library | Current federal guidelines | Government resource for public health nutrition | Download |
| WHO Healthy Diet | World Health Organization | Updated global health standards | International public health guidance | Download |
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