Journal article
Added Sugar and Dental Caries in Children: A Scientific Update and Future Steps
The Dental clinics of North America, Vol.63(1), pp.17-33
01/2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.003
PMCID: PMC6242348
PMID: 30447790
Abstract
Excess added sugars, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages, is a leading cause of tooth decay in US children. Although added sugar intake is rooted in behavioral and social factors, few evidence-based, theory-driven socio-behavioral strategies are currently available to address added sugar intake. Dental health professionals are in a position to help identify and address problematic sugar-related behaviors in pediatric patients and advocate for broader upstream approaches, including taxes, warning labels, and policy changes, that can help reduce added sugar intake, prevent tooth decay, and improve health outcomes in vulnerable child populations.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Added Sugar and Dental Caries in Children: A Scientific Update and Future Steps
- Creators
- Donald L Chi - University of WashingtonJoAnna M Scott - University of Missouri–Kansas City
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Dental clinics of North America, Vol.63(1), pp.17-33
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.003
- PMID
- 30447790
- PMCID
- PMC6242348
- ISSN
- 0011-8532
- eISSN
- 1558-0512
- Grant note
- R56 DE025813 / NIDCR NIH HHS U01 DE027629 / NIDCR NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2019
- Academic Unit
- Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283563002771
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