Dietary Advice and Counseling Quiz

Dietary advice refers to general recommendations and guidance, while dietary counseling is a more personalized, in-depth form of guidance that involves one-on-one or group interaction with a healthcare professional.

Dietary counseling typically includes a comprehensive assessment of the individual's current dietary habits, medical history, and specific health goals.

Reduce intake of cariogenic food, limit carbohydrate intake during mealtimes, refrain from eating sugary snacks between meals, avoid sweet foods before bedtime, and introduce the habit of brushing before bedtime.

<p>Adding sugar to baby’s/children’s milk, especially at night, can contribute to dental issues as medications for children often contain lots of sugar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose is to promote good oral health and reduce the risk of dental issues by removing food particles and plaque before sleeping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the frequency of use and when the cariogenic food is consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24-hour recall, dietary record, and food frequency questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They play a vital role in educating patients about the connection between diet and oral health, offering guidance, and referring patients to nutrition experts when necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the medication does not negatively affect oral health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide an opportunity for a patient to study personal dietary habits objectively</p> Signup and view all the answers