title: Caries prevention in pediatrics: dietary guidelines.
abstract: Establishment of good dietary habits during infancy and childhood can minimize risk of caries development throughout life. Optimal dietary habits for oral health are consistent with dietary recommendations for systemic health, growth, and development. Minimally processed foods should be provided at defined meals and snacks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242-1010, USA. teresa-marshall@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Teresa A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D053198:Child Nutrition Sciences / Q000193:education; D003376:Counseling; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates