Nutrition & Dental Health
The purpose of this book is to teach the three main factors in dental health (general nutrition, fluorides, and plaque control), and how to communicate this information to patients to improve their dental health. Completely rewritten to address the latest research and recent changes in preventive dentistry.
Benefits:
* covers essential aspects of nutrition including the healthy diet, nutrients, the new Food Pyramid, and digestion
* focuses on the importance of fluorides; nutrients that make teeth more resistant to decay and play an important role in preventive dentistry
* coverage of plaque control through diet and oral hygiene to reduce tooth decay and periodontal disease
* each chapter contains ten exercises and suggested class activities to reinforce content
* the text includes a glossary, appendix of answers to chapter exercises, and crossword puzzles with solutions
| Author: |
Ann Ehrlich |
| Edition: |
2 |
| ISBN: |
0827357168 |
| Publisher: |
Nelson Thomas Learning |
| Binding: |
Paperbackback |
| Year Published: |
1994 |
| Back Cover: |
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| Contents: |
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition and Dental Health
Chapter 2: Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
Chapter 3: Key Nutrients
Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
Chapter 5: Proteins, Fats, and Water
Chapter 6: Vitamins
Chapter 7: Minerals, Trace Elements, and Electrolytes
Chapter 8: Dietary Guidelines
Chapter 9: Special Nutritional Needs
Chapter 10: Special Diets for Dental Patients
Chapter 11: The Role of Fluorides in Preventative Dentistry
Chapter 12: The Role of Plaque Control in Preventative Dentistry
Appendix A: Answer Keys
Appendix B: Crossword Puzzles and Answer Keys
Glossary
References
Index |
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