A pediatric nurse is often asked by parents what they can do to reduce the risk of cavities in their children's teeth. Which of the following would be the best response?
A) "Be sure to feed your children small, frequent meals."
B) "The best thing you can do is eliminate all sugars from their diet."
C) "A good way is to limit between-meal snacking on carbohydrates, including soft drinks."
D) "You can give them teeth-friendly snacks, such as orange juice and whole-grain crackers."
C
Feedback:
Clients who want to reduce their risk of cavities should be advised to limit between-meal snacking on carbohydrates, including soft drinks. Eating small frequent meals or feeding children orange juice and whole-grain crackers do not limit the nutrients in food that erode the teeth. It is not possible nor is it advisable to eliminate all sugars from their diet.
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