Objectives: To evaluate food habits and oral care level of eleven and twelve years old students with the purpose of preventing obesity and oral diseases. The role of Dental Hygienists in the prevention of such problems was examined as well. Materials and methods: A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 90 secondary school students (41 males and 49 females). Results: The answers point out that some improper food habits are particularly common, such as the excessive consumption of sweets and fizzy drinks, and the low consumption of fruit and vegetables. Conclusions: Since not all children have a good oral care and follow a correct diet, the role of Dental Hygienists is paramount. © 2009 Elsevier Srl. All rights reserved.
Oral health in overweight children [La salute del cavo orale nel bambino in sovrappeso] / Nardi, Gianna Maria; A., Mattia; I., Di Nardo; E., Scattarella; DI GIORGIO, Roberto. - In: PREVENZIONE & ASSISTENZA DENTALE. - ISSN 0393-9960. - 36:3(2010), pp. 57-63. [10.1016/j.pad.2009.04.005]
Oral health in overweight children [La salute del cavo orale nel bambino in sovrappeso]
NARDI, Gianna Maria;DI GIORGIO, Roberto
2010
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate food habits and oral care level of eleven and twelve years old students with the purpose of preventing obesity and oral diseases. The role of Dental Hygienists in the prevention of such problems was examined as well. Materials and methods: A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 90 secondary school students (41 males and 49 females). Results: The answers point out that some improper food habits are particularly common, such as the excessive consumption of sweets and fizzy drinks, and the low consumption of fruit and vegetables. Conclusions: Since not all children have a good oral care and follow a correct diet, the role of Dental Hygienists is paramount. © 2009 Elsevier Srl. All rights reserved.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
