Dietary Counseling for Pediatric Patients PDF

Dietary Counseling for Pediatric Patients Yasmin Alayyoubi DMD, DMSc, MSD, CAGS  Dental Home The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends establishing a dental home by 12 months of age Establishment of a dental home helps children/families estab...

Dietary Counseling for Pediatric Patients Yasmin Alayyoubi DMD, DMSc, MSD, CAGS  Dental Home The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends establishing a dental home by 12 months of age Establishment of a dental home helps children/families establish a lifetime of optimal oral health A dental home provides anticipatory guidance, preventive care, acute care, and comprehensive oral health services, including referrals to specialists when necessary Purpose The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) plays a role in promoting a well-balanced, low caries risk, and nutrient dense diets for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs A healthy and well-balanced diet is essential for optimal growth and development. It also helps minimize the risk for chronic diet related diseases e.g., dental caries, obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc.  Anticipatory Guidance Individualized discussion and counseling should Early dietary habits and food preferences be a key component of every visit. Topics to cover significantly influence a child’s oral health and include oral hygiene and dietary habits overall well-being 2019 consensus statement, Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Under age 5: breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk Fluoridated water: Should be introduced beginning at 6 months of age (avoid flavors, sweeteners, or carbonated water) Is the preferred beverage for children ages 1-5 when consumed outside of meals or snacks Is a safe and effective method of reducing caries 2019 consensus statement, Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Cautioned against beverages that are sources of added sugars, including flavored milks (e.g., chocolate, strawberry milk), or beverages that contain low calorie sweeteners (LCS), through age 5 Plant-based or non-dairy milks (e.g., oat, almond, rice) were found to provide no unique nutritional value unsweetened options may be useful if medically indicated (e.g., allergy or intolerance to cow’s milk) or to meet specific dietary preferences (e.g., vegan)  American Heart Association Children