A nurse obtains a nutritional health history from a 10-year-old child. Which food increases the risk for dental caries necessitating education regarding oral hygiene?
1. Sorbet and yogurt
2. Fluoridated water
3. Gummy bears and licorice
4. Peanuts and crackers
3
Explanation:
1. Foods such as peanut butter, crackers, sorbet, and yogurt do not stick to the teeth, and are not considered foods that increase dental caries.
2. Fluoridated water has been shown to decrease the incidence of dental caries.
3. Food items that stick to the teeth lead to dental caries. Items such as gummy bears and licorice stick to the teeth and lead to dental caries.
4. Foods such as peanut butter, crackers, sorbet, and yogurt do not stick to the teeth, and are not considered foods that increase dental caries.
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