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Observational studies cannot demonstrate causality. To demonstrate cause and effect requires an intervention study in which consumption of a nutrient, food or diet is altered in a controlled way and the effect on selected outcomes is measured. The study design process should include careful consideration of the hypothesis, duration, intervention, amount and mode of delivery, control and blinding,...