Dental role in preventing childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is a major public health problem worldwide. Obesity and being overweight are risk factors for several chronic diseases that occur throughout the life span. Childhood obesity has also been associated with dental caries in several studies, perhaps through the common risk factors of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and frequent snacking on carbohydrate-rich foods. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has been instrumental in efforts to promote healthy weight for children.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: The Big Picture Source Type: research