Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries

Liliya Doichinova, Peter Bakardjiev, Milena Peneva, Liliya Doichinova, Peter Bakardjiev, Milena Peneva

Abstract

Food is necessary for the proper growth and development of children. The excessive intake of low-molecular carbohydrates constitutes a serious health issue, which has an unfavourable impact on the dental health status. The aim of this study was to assess the food habits in healthy children aged 6-12 years and the effect on their oral risk profile. The study included 100 children. The assessment of their nutrition was done with the help of a seven-day reproduction of the food intake and a survey used to determine their underlying food habits and preferences. The results revealed unbalanced nutrition of the children and increased intake of simple sugar, which will increase the risk of development of dental caries. The observed high levels of DMFT (number of decayed, missing and filled teeth) in 54% of the children is a logical result of the frequent intake of sugary foods and beverages for a long period of time, as this will increase the acid production by microorganisms in dental plaque, which is one of the leading etiologic factors for the development of caries. It is necessary for dentists to administer control over the carbohydrate intake and the food habits of children, as well as to encourage non-cariogenic diet in order to keep their good oral health.

Keywords: carbohydrate intake; caries risk; children; dental caries; food habits.

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Food preferences in children aged 6–12 years.
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Weekly intake of carbohydrate foods in children aged 6–12 years.

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