Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 14:Nutritional and Food Requirements for Preschool Children

Dental problems

• Tooth decay can be caused by caries. It can occur in children who are susceptible and whose integrity of tooth structure may be affected by nutritional deficiency.
• Vitamin A is necessary for enamel.
• Vitamin C is essential for dentine.
• Calcium; phosphorus and vitamin D are needed for calcification.
• Fermentable carbohydrate adheres to tooth surface. Major dietary factors influence tooth decay.
• Sticky carbohydrates stay longer in mouth and has greater carcinogenic effect.