Department of Health Services. Office of Oral Health. California Children's Dental
Disease. Prevention Program. 12/02. Robyn Keller, RDA, BS. Oral Health ...
PARENT ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION (POHNE) Department of Health Services Office of Oral Health Robyn Keller, RDA, BS Oral Health Consultant
California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention Program 12/02
CLASS OBJECTIVE: OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this class, participants will be able make healthy food choices for themselves and their family to help reduce the incidence of dental decay.
AGENDA •Why Do I Need to Know? •Function of Teeth •Dental Decay Process •Dental Disease Prevention •Food Guide Pyramid •Nutrition Fact Label •Eating Healthy •Alternatives to Sweets
PARENTS WANT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN
SMALL CHANGES THAT ADD UP
• Instead of whole milk, drink 2%, then 1% and eventually non-fat milk •Do not Supersize meals at fast food places •Choose fast foods lower in fat & calories •Reduce the amount of soda you consume •Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume
PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION BECAUSE: •Parents are role models •Parents reinforce positive habits •Dental decay affects your children
DENTAL DISEASE STATISTICS • Dental disease is the most common chronic disease. 5 times greater than asthma • California has twice as much dental decay compared to our national counterparts • Half of all first graders already have a cavity • 32% of low-income Californians over age 65 have lost all of their natural teeth
WHAT ARE OUR TEETH USED FOR? CHEWING / EATING TALKING SMILING
DENTAL DECAY PROCESS
+
= Food, Drinks, Sugar or Sweets
Bacteria/ Germs
+ Healthy Tooth
Acid Produced
= Acid
Cavity
Cavities
DENTAL DISEASE PREVENTION • Brush your teeth and tongue • Floss • Use fluoride – toothpaste, mouthrinse, water, supplements • Limit snacking • Don’t share toothbrushes, utensils, cups, etc. • Visit your dentist once a year. • Have your teeth sealed
One Serving Equals 1 cup (8 oz) milk or yogurt 2 slices of cheese 2 eggs 1 whole medium fruit 1 medium tortilla ½ cup rice
½ cup 100% juice 1 slice of bread ½ cup nuts
1/2 cup canned fruit 1 cup cereal ½ cup pasta
Deck of cards size of meat – chicken, beef, fish
1.Determine the Serving Size
Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitriate { Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Defatted Wheat Germ, Sugar, Cornstarch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt
2.Note the # of calories you receive from one serving & compare these to how much you ACTUALLY eat. 3.Determine how many grams and calories from fat and sugar you receive from one serving. Note the amount of sodium also. Limit these Nutrients * Too many of these calories are linked to poor health and obesity. 4 grams = 1 teaspoon 4.Look at the amount of dietary fiber and the amount of other nutrients you get from one serving. The RDA % is listed for these nutrients. These = the GOOD STUFF in food. 5.Guideline: 5% or less of RDA is Low 20% or more is High 6.Percent of Recommended Daily Allowances are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 7. Ingredients are listed in order of amount added. (Largest listed first)
HEALTHY FOODS
EAT AT LEAST 5 FRUITS & VEGGIES A DAY
CHOICE OF SNACKS Healthy
vs
Not so Healthy
Low sugar
Sugary
Low fat
Acidic
High nutrient level
Sticky
Fruits
Nuts
Vegetables
Granola 100% Juice
Cheese Crackers
Water
Yogurt
Milk
Candy Bars Chips Caramel Soda Cookies Lollipops Ice Cream Hard Candy
1 TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE NEXT TO A GOOVE IN A TOOTH
DENTAL SEALANTS
HEALTHY FOODS CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH AND GOOD OVERALL HEALTH Disease Prevention Vitamin C = Healthy Gums Calcium = Strong Teeth and Bones Vitamin K = Less Bruising Potassium = Healthy Cells
Vitamin A – Good Eye Sight
ALTERNATIVES TO REWARDING YOUR CHILD WITH SWEETS HUGS
KIND WORDS I LOVE YOU GOOD JOB WELL DONE!
KISSES
What We Have Covered • • • • • •
The dental disease process How you can prevent decay The food guide pyramid Serving sizes Choosing healthy foods Alternatives to sweets
Any Questions???? 1. Fluoride 2. Dental Sealants 3. Food choices
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED????
NAME SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP PREVENT CAVITIES •Brushing your teeth and tongue at least twice each day •Use fluoride – water, toothpaste, mouthrinse or supplements •Visit your dentist once each year •Floss daily •Eat healthy foods & limit frequent snacking •Don’t share toothbrushes, cups, forks, etc. • Dental sealants
NAME A HEALTHY FOOD Oranges
Apples
Pears
Watermelon
Lettuce Cheese Beans Tortillas Rice Peas Fish Broccoli Corn
Spinach
Eggs
Yogurt
Oatmeal Papaya Milk
Cherries
Strawberries
Potatoes
Avocado Chayote Celery Tomatoes Grapes Spaghetti
Carrots
Bell peppers
Salsa
Nuts
Lettuce
Onions
Blueberries
Beef
Bread Bananas Water
Pork
100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice Wheat
Turkey
Pineapple
Chicken Asparagus Guava Mango Cauliflower
Contact Information Robyn Keller, R.D.A., B.S. Oral Health Consultant California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention Program P.O. Box 997412 / MS 7210 Sacramento CA 95899 (916) 552-9934
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