Japanese Scientists Show Tooth Loss Leads to Poor Diet Habits
A study conducted in Japan, published in the February 2010 issue of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, has shown that even dentists are susceptible to poor nutrition and tooth loss. The study aimed to find a correlation between the tooth loss and dietary intake of 20,366 dentists. Research was gathered from the years 2001 to 2006. The results were calculated based on the answers to a questionnaire that collected data on the intakes of foods and nutrients. Conclusions were adjusted to account for the number of teeth, history of diabetes, age, sex, smoking, and physical activity.
Data from the study was calculated based on a difference in the geometric mean of totally edentulous (toothless) subjects and those with 25 or more teeth. Results noted an increase of 14.3%, 8.6%, and 6.1% for intakes of carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin A, respectively. With a 6.1% decrease in the amount of carbohydrate's for individuals with more teeth. In food groups, the data showed a difference of 26.3%, 11.9%, and 5.6%, for milk and dairy products, green-yellow vegetables, and total vegetables, respectively. With negative differences of 9.5%, and 29.6% for rice and confectioneries, respectively.
Results of the study showed a significant decline in the amount of nutrient rich foods in individual's who had an increased number of tooth loss. Individuals who had a higher instance of tooth loss were shown to have a higher intake of carbohydrates and confectioneries. Conclusions show that even dental professionals have an increased risk of developing poor nutrition habits when dealing with tooth loss.
Reference: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology Volume38 Retrieved from:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0528.2009.00512.x/abstract
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