Fluoride in the diet of 2 ‐years‐old children

ConclusionsThe fluoride concentrations of foods and beverages vary widely, and, if items in the 95th percentile of fluoride intake distribution are ingested, children could consume more fluoride than the recommended 0.05 mg/kg/d. Fluoride intake calculated in this study was higher than historically reported dietary levels.

Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - January 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: E. A. Martinez ‐Mier, Kathryn L. Spencer, Brian J. Sanders, James E. Jones, Armando E. Soto‐Rojas, Angela M. Tomlin, LaQuia A. Vinson, James. A. Weddell, George J. Eckert Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research