title: Diet and nutrition in pediatric dentistry.
abstract: Optimal growth and development are the primary objectives of pediatric nutrition. Dietary habits and food choices to support both oral health and systemic health are similar. Each emphasizes structured meal patterns and food choices. The oral health professional has a responsibility to screen for diet-related disorders and to treat or refer as appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, N335 Dental Science Building, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. teresa-marshall@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Teresa A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009909:Oral Health; D014481:United States