Critical Dietary Habits in Early Childhood: Principles and Practice

2016 ◽  
pp. 24-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Kersting ◽  
Ute Alexy ◽  
Susanne Schürmann
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Dietary Habits

scholarly journals Eating in the Nursery School: Pedagogy, Performativity & Biopolitics

Horizontes ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Michalis Kontopodis
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nursery School ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Nursery Schools ◽  
Whole Wheat ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
School Pedagogy

AbstractThe study presented here explores eating as a pedagogical practice. It pays attention to arrangements of things such as Christmas cookies, whole-wheat and white bread, frozen chicken, plates, chairs, tables, and freezers. Entering in dialogue with performativity theory and post-structuralist approaches, a series of ethnographic analyses from German and Brazilian nursery schools reveal how eating can be enacted as a sensual pleasure, a health risk, an ethnic custom, or a civil right within a variety of local pedagogical contexts. Through specific arrangements of foods and other things, young children are educated to eat with moderation, to change their ethnic dietary habits, or to become modern citizens. Pedagogy can thus entail doing public health, doing ethnic identity, or doing citizenship while eating is an important way of doing these in early childhood education and care settings.Keywords: Early Childhood Education & Care; Ethnicity; Obesity Prevention, Performance.Comendo na escola infantil: Pedagogia, Performatividade & BiopolíticaResumoO estudo apresentado aqui explora o ato de comer como uma prática pedagógica. Tem-se como proposta prestar atenção aos arranjos de comidas como biscoitos de Natal, pão de trigo integral e pão branco, frango congelado, pratos, cadeiras, mesas e congeladores. Através do diálogo com a teoria da performatividade e abordagens pós-estruturalistas, uma série de análises etnográficas de escolas de educação infantil alemãs e brasileiras revelam como comer no jardim de infância pode ser um prazer sensual, um risco para a saúde, um costume étnico, ou um direito civil dentro de diferentes histórias locais e constelações de poder. Através da combinação de alimentos específicos e outras coisas, as crianças são educadas para comer com moderação, para mudar seus hábitos alimentares étnicos, ou para serem cidadãos modernos. A pedagogia pode, portanto, consistir em fazer valer a saúde pública, fazer valer a identidade étnica, ou fazer valer a cidadania e comer é uma forma importante de fazer isso em configurações de educação e nos cuidados na primeira infância.Palavras-chave: Educação da primeira infância e Cuidado; Etnicidade; Prevenção de obesidade; Performance.

Fine-Mapping of Xq25.1–27.2 Shows Association of Early Childhood Caries with Genetic Variants Depending on Dietary Habits, Protecting Children Who Drink Milk before Going to Bed

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zerrin Abbasoğlu ◽  
Diego G. Bussaneli ◽  
İlknur Tanboğa ◽  
Indiara W. Henn ◽  
Adriana Modesto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
X Chromosome ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Chromosome Region ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a chronic, infectious disease that affects the primary dentition of young children. It is the result of unequal contributions of risk factors and protective factors that influence the disease. The aim of this study was to assess if the X chromosome region previously linked to caries was associated with ECC. Two hundred and fifty-nine unrelated children with no chronic illnesses from 2 to 5 years of age who had no systemic fluoride consumption were evaluated using a cross-sectional design. Data on oral habits were obtained through a questionnaire, and caries experience data were collected by clinical examination. Twenty-three markers in ten genes were studied. Genotyping of the selected polymorphisms was carried out by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Regression analyses were performed comparing individuals with and without caries experience. Of 259 subjects, 123 were caries free. The markers in Xq25.1–27.2 were associated with ECC when children were using milk bottle for longer times (p = 0.01) and had more snacks over the course of a day (p = 0.05). Conversely, the markers in the X chromosome studied here were protective for ECC (p = 0.008) in children consuming milk before going to sleep. The genes located in the X chromosome possibly contribute to ECC and have an impact on ECC depending on the dietary habits.

scholarly journals Early childhood caries among premature children enrolled in WIC: A retrospective case - Controlled study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison R Christensen ◽  
◽  
Fang Qian ◽  
Karin Weber-Gasparoni ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Childhood Caries

Purpose: To investigate the association between premature birth and Early Childhood Caries (ECC) experience, while secondarily evaluating factors that may influence development of caries. Methods: Data collected from patients enrolled at the University of Iowa’s Infant Oral Health Program consisted of prenatal history, child’s demographics, neonatal history, oral hygiene, dietary habits, and clinical findings (visible plaque, enamel defects, and caries). Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were utilized (alpha=0.05). Results: Four hundred and ninety eight randomly matched premature and full-term subjects were included (mean age=21 months [range: 6-71 months]; 51.4% males and 38.9% African Americans). Bivariate analysis revealed no significant differences existed regarding cavitated and non-cavitated caries experience between full-term and premature subjects. Additionally, compared to their counterparts, premature subjects were more likely to eat cariogenic snacks between meals (P=0.028), drink cariogenic beverages >2 times per day (P=0.027), not have their teeth brushed daily (P<0.001), and less likely to have seen a dentist (P=0.04). Logistic regression analysis showed that showed number of teeth present (OR=1.24, 95% CI: 1.10-1.39 ; P<0.001) and visible plaque on maxillary incisors (OR=5.69, 95% CI: 2.22-14.55; p<0.001) to be significantly associated with ECC in premature subjects. Conclusions: While there was no evidence that prematurity was associated with ECC, premature subjects had cariogenic dietary behaviors and high-risk oral hygiene behaviors.

scholarly journals Stages, risk factors and prevention of early childhood caries

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameera Ibrahim Amer ◽  
Kholoud Saeed Almohammadi ◽  
Omar Sami Al-Majed ◽  
Sultan Hasan Al Harbi ◽  
Rahmah Mutlaq Aljohani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Health It ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Young Infants ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early childhood caries is a common condition that affects children and young infants. In addition to the effect of the condition on the child's oral health, it has been furtherly shown that many systemic consequences are usually associated. Therefore, it has been reported that these conditions can significantly impair the quality of life of corresponding families based on economic and health-related burdens. Affected children usually present with variable degrees of the condition, and some complications might be associated. Many risk factors have been reported in the literature for developing the condition in children. These include the presence of certain bacterial pathogens (especially through vertical transmission), dietary habits, and poor oral hygiene. Evidence indicates that these risk factors significantly contribute to the development of early childhood caries and the importance of the child's socioeconomic status and his caregivers. Targeting these factors would significantly reduce the risk of developing the condition, in addition to fluoridation as suggested by various relevant investigations.

Methodology for Longitudinal Assessment of Nutrient Intake and Dietary Habits in Early Childhood in a Transnational Multicenter Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Verwied-Jorky ◽  
Sonia Schiess ◽  
Verónica Luque ◽  
Veit Grote ◽  
Silvia Scaglioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment

scholarly journals Relationship Between Salivary Alpha-amylase Enzyme Activity, Anthropometric Indices, Dietary Habits, and Early Childhood Dental Caries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Parsaie ◽  
Peyman Rezaie ◽  
Niloofar Azimi ◽  
Najmeh Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Alpha Amylase ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Salivary Alpha Amylase ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
On Line

Abstract Background: Caries risk assessment is of great importance in young children. Although early childhood dental caries (ECC) have the same general etiology as other types of caries, predisposing factors are not well elucidated. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) activity, body mass index (BMI), dietary habits and oral hygiene on ECC incidence.Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 38 ECC-affected and 41 caries-free children, aged 36 to 72 months. Upon the parents' consent, 3 mL of non-stimulated saliva was collected from the participants to measure the level of sAA activity through spectrophotometry. Additionally, parents/caretakers completed a structured questionnaire about demographic factors, oral hygiene, and consumption of sugar-containing foods. BMI, BMI z-scores and percentile data were calculated by using an on-line calculator. The independent variables were dichotomized and tested through chi-square test, followed by a backward stepwise regression, by using SPSS software (α=0.05).Results: The sAA activity was significantly higher in caries-free children (P≤0.001). However, the mean BMI was not significantly different between the two groups (P=0.49). Brushing and other measured dietary habits were significantly associated with the development of ECC (P≤0.001).Conclusion: Children with inherently lower levels of sAA activity were more susceptible to dental caries. Improper nutritional habits and poor oral health care could exacerbate the risk of ECC.

scholarly journals The Association between Parental Characteristics and Dietary Habits of Early Childhood

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
천인애 ◽  
SoYeon Ryu ◽  
최성우 ◽  
한미아 ◽  
Jong Park
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Parental Characteristics

scholarly journals CARIOGENIC EFFECT OF DIETARY HABITS AMONG CARIES FREE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES CHILDREN

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Reham S. Soliman ◽  
Ahmed Abdel Rahman ◽  
Karin ML Dowidar
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals Trends in caries experience and background factors in 3-year-old children in Poland: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 2002-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90
Author(s):  
Anna Turska-Szybka ◽  
Urszula Kaczmarek ◽  
Dariusz Gozdowski ◽  
Jacek Tomczyk ◽  
Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Fluoride Toothpaste ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Sugary Beverages ◽  
Childhood Caries

Abstract The prevalence of early childhood caries and its level varies. The present study was to establish the trends in dental caries and the impact of behavioural changes on the prevalence of caries in three-yearolds in Poland within a fifteen-year period. The results of a cross sectional survey carried out on 3439 three-year-olds in 2002, 2009, and 2017 using WHO criteria for dental caries (dmft, dmft=0, dmft≥4) and the results of a questionnaire filled by their parents with data on sociodemographics, oral hygiene and dietary habits, especially their sugar intake, were assessed. The dmft/dmfs index is applied to the primary dentition and is expressed as the total number of teeth/surfaces that are decayed, missing, or filled. The Cochran-Armitage test for trend was used to assess the fraction changes in time. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the changes in dmft trends and the correlations between behavioural changes, awareness levels, and the prevalence of caries. Within the fifteen-year period minimal changes in the prevalence of early childhood caries (15% down), dmft≥4 (11.4% down) and a lower dmft (36% down) were accompanied by a better parent awareness about the causes of caries and better oral hygiene routines. Sugary beverages were no longer drank at least once a day, however sweetened milk, cake, doughnuts, and sweet rolls were consumed more often. Being female, living in an urban area, having parents more aware about caries, consuming sugary beverages less frequently, brushing teeth twice a day, and using a fluoride toothpaste promoted lower early childhood caries. Gradually healthier teeth are linked to an increased awareness of the parents and healthier routines. A too frequent exposure to sugar promotes early childhood caries. Should the changes of dietary habits be insufficient, brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste becomes crucial.

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