Association between eating behavior pattern and caries in a population of children aged 3 to 9 years in the province of Alicante

García, Carla Borrell; Miralles, Esther García; Martínez, Laura Marqués

doi:10.20960/nh.03729

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“…It is important to note that, in addition to the consumption of carbohydrates included in the diet, the consumption of these in the form of snacks and food between meals also affects the occurrence of dental caries. There is an increase in carious lesions in groups that exhibit this behavior pattern [ 330 ] and do not perform proper oral hygiene after intake [ 331 ]. Additionally, the time taken to consume meals also influences the development of caries.…”

Section: Dietary Patterns On Oral Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Personalizing Nutrition Strategies: Bridging Research and Public Health

Clemente-Suárez,

Peris-Ramos,

Redondo-Flórez

et al. 2024

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In recent years, although life expectancy has increased significantly, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to pose a significant threat to the health of the global population. Therefore, eating habits have been recognized as key modifiable factors that influence people’s health and well-being. For this reason, it is interesting to study dietary patterns, since the human diet is a complex mixture of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds, and can modulate multiple physiological processes, including immune function, the metabolism, and inflammation. To ensure that the data we acquired were current and relevant, we searched primary and secondary sources, including scientific journals, bibliographic indexes, and databases in the last 15 years with the most relevant articles. After this search, we observed that all the recent research on NCDs suggests that diet is a critical factor in shaping an individual’s health outcomes. Thus, cardiovascular, metabolic, mental, dental, and visual health depends largely on the intake, habits and patterns, and nutritional behaviors. A diet high in processed and refined foods, added sugars, and saturated fats can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. On the other hand, a diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and a high adherence to Mediterranean diet can improve health’s people.

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Section: Dietary Patterns On Oral Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Personalizing Nutrition Strategies: Bridging Research and Public Health

Clemente-Suárez,

Peris-Ramos,

Redondo-Flórez

et al. 2024

JPM

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“…Studies of oral health knowledge in children have evaluated beliefs regarding foods in the context of oral health interventions occurring in school settings [ 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 ] and associations between dental pain and intake of particular foods [ 35 ]. The study of oral health nutrition knowledge in parents has typically evaluated the knowledge of parents and caregivers in relation to the caries status of their children [ 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Healthy Food, Healthy Teeth: A Formative Study to Assess Knowledge of Foods for Oral Health in Children and Adults

2022

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Eating patterns characterised by low intakes of processed carbohydrates and higher intakes of fat- and Vitamin D-rich foods are associated with protection against dental caries. The aim of this formative study was to evaluate the extent to which the knowledge of children and adults of foods for oral health reflects dietary guideline advice, and the evidence base for foods associated with increased and decreased caries burdens. Using a novel card-sorting task, the participants categorised foods according to their knowledge of each food for oral health. There were no differences between children and adults in the categorisation of fresh, minimally processed foods. Fish, chicken, and red meat were categorised as healthy by significantly fewer children than adults. High-sugar foods were correctly characterised as unhealthy by nearly all participants. More children categorised breakfast cereals as healthy than adults. There were no statistically significant differences between children and adults for the categorisation of brown or wholegrain breads categorised as healthy. The alignment of the participants’ beliefs with dietary guideline recommendations suggests education through health promotion initiatives is successful in achieving knowledge acquisition in children and adults. However, recommendations to increase the intake of refined carbohydrates inadvertently advocate foods associated with increased caries burdens.

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Association between the Severity of Dental Caries and the Degree of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the Pediatric Population

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Children who show better eating practices are less likely to suffer from severe caries than those who eat a diet rich in sugars. In the present study, we aimed to establish the relationship between the severity of dental caries and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. A cross-sectional study was carried out in which 263 children aged 2 to 14 years old were examined intraorally to analyze the presence and severity of caries. Children’s parents/caregivers completed the KIDMED questionnaire to determine their degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The results showed that the prevalence of caries is greater than 80% in children with medium or low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and remains significant at 67% in the high adherence group (p = 0.010). A statistically significant negative correlation of weak magnitude (r = −0.29; p < 0.001) was found between adherence and the number of carious teeth. Caries severity in the first molars is also influenced by adherence to the diet in a statistically significant way. In conclusion, there is an association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the prevalence, extension, and severity of caries in the pediatric population.

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Association between eating behavior pattern and caries in a population of children aged 3 to 9 years in the province of Alicante

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Personalizing Nutrition Strategies: Bridging Research and Public Health

Personalizing Nutrition Strategies: Bridging Research and Public Health

Healthy Food, Healthy Teeth: A Formative Study to Assess Knowledge of Foods for Oral Health in Children and Adults

Association between the Severity of Dental Caries and the Degree of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the Pediatric Population

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