The dental hygienist's guide to nutritional care
By: Cynthia A. Stegeman, RDH, EdD, RDN, LD, CDE, Ohio Delegate to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, Judith Ratliff Davis, MS, RDN, Former Quality Assurance Nutrition Consultant, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas
Contributors: Davis, Judi Ratliff, author
Edition: Edition 4.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9781455737659
Subjects: Dental hygienists; Nutrition and dental health
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pt. I. Orientation to basic nutrition. 1. Overview of healthy eating habits : Basic nutrition ; Physiological functions of nutrients ; Basic concepts of nutrition ; Government nutrition concerns ; Nutrient recommendations: dietary reference intakes ; Food guidance systems for Americans ; Dietary guidelines for Americans ; Myplate system ; Other food guides ; Nutrition labeling ; Health application 1: Obesity; title: 2. Concepts in biochemistry : What is biochemistry? ; Fundamentals of biochemistry ; Principle biomolecules in nutrition ; Summary of metabolism ; Health application 2: Lactose intolerance; title: 3. The alimentary canal: digestion and absorption : Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract ; Oral cavity ; Esophagus ; Gastric digestion ; Small intestine ; Large intestine ; Health application 3: Gluten-related disorders; title: 4. Carbohydrate: the efficient fuel : Classification ; Physiological roles ; Requirements ; Sources ; Hyperstates and hypostates ; Nonnutritive sweeteners/sugar substitutes ; Health application 4: High-fructose corn syrup; title: 5. Protein: the cellular foundation : Amino acids ; Classification ; Physiological roles ; Requirements ; Sources ; Underconsumption and health-related problems ; Overconsumption and health-related problems ; Health application 5: Vegetarianism; title: 6. Lipids: the condensed energy : Classification ; Chemical structure ; Characteristics of fatty acids ; Compound lipids ; Cholesterol ; Physiological roles ; Dietary fats and dental health ; Dietary requirements ; Sources ; Overconsumption and health-related problems ; Underconsumption and health-related problems ; Fat replacers ; Health application 6: Hyperlipidemia; title: 7. Use of the energy nutrients: metabolism and balance : Metabolism ; Role of the liver ; Role of the kidneys ; Carbohydrate metabolism ; Protein metabolism ; Lipid metabolism ; Alcohol metabolism ; Metabolic interrelationships ; Metabolic energy ; Basal metabolis rate ; Total energy requirements ; Energy balance ; Inadequate energy intake ; Health application 7: Diabetes Mellitus; title: 8. Vitamins required for calcified structures : Overview of vitamins ; Vitamin A (retinol, carotene) ; Vitamin D (calciferol) ; Vitamin E (tocopherol) ; Vitamin K ; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) ; Health application 8: Antioxidants; title: 9. Minerals essential for calcified structures : Bone mineralization and growth ; Formation of teeth ; Introduction to minerals ; Calcium ; Phosphorus ; Magnesium ; Fluoride ; Health application 9: Osteoporosis; title: 10. Nutrients present in calcified structures : Copper ; Selenium ; Chromium ; Manganese ; Molybdenum ; Ultratrace elements ; Health application 10: Alzheimer disease; title: 11. Vitamins required for oral soft tissues and salivary glands : Physiology of soft tissues ; Thiamin (vitamin B₁) ; Riboflavin (vitamin B₂) ; Niacin (vitamin B₃) ; Pantothenic acid (vitamin B₅) ; Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine) ; Folate/folic acid ; Vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin) ; Biotine (vitamin B₇) ; Other vitamins ; Health application 11: Vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements; title: 12. Fluids and minerals required for oral soft tissues and salivary glands : Fluids ; Electrolytes ; Sodium ; Chloride ; Potassium ; Iron ; Zinc ; Iodine ; Health application 12: Hypertension; title: Pt. II. Application of nutrition principles. 13. Nutritional requirements affecting oral health in women : Health pregnancy ; Lactation ; Oral contraceptive agents ; Menopause ; Health application 13: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; title: 14. Nutritional requirements during growth and development and eating habits affecting oral health : Infants ; Dietary recommendations and guidelines for growth (children older than 2 years of age) ; Toddler and preschool children ; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders ; Children with special needs ; School-age children (7 to 12 years old) ; Adolescents ; Health application 14: Childhood and adolescent obesity; title: 15. Nutritional requirements for older adults and eating habits affecting oral health : General health status ; Physiological factors influencing nutritional needs and status ; Socioeconomic and psychological factors ; Nutrient requirements ; Eating patterns ; MyPlate for older adults ; Health application 15: Genomics; title: 16. Food factors affecting health : Healthcare disparities ; Food patterns ; Working with patients with different food patterns ; Food budgets ; Maintaining optimal nutrition during food preparation ; Food fads and misinformation ; Referrals for nutritional resources ; Role of dental hygienists ; Health application 16: Food insecurity in the United States; title: 17. Effects of systemic disease on nutritional status and oral health : Effects of chronic disease on intake ; Anemias ; Other hematological disorders ; Gastrointestinal problems ; Cardiovascular conditions ; Skeletal system ; Metabolic problems ; Neuromuscular problems ; Neoplasia ; Acquired immunodeficiency disease ; Mental health problems ; Health application 17: Human papillomavirus; title: Pt. III. Nutritional aspects of oral health. 18. Nutritional aspects of dental caries: causes, prevention, and treatment : Major factors in the dental caries process ; Other factors influencing carcinogenicity ; Dental plan ; Health application 18: Genetically modified foods; title: 19. Nutritional aspects of gingivitis and periodontal disease : Physical effects of food on periodontal health ; Nutritional considerations for periodontal patients ; Gingivitis ; Chronic periodontitis ; Necrotizing periodontal disease ; Health application 19: Tobacco cessation; title: 20. Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity : Orthodontics ; Xerostomia ; Root caries and dentin hypersensitivity ; Dentition status ; Oral and maxillofacial surgery ; Loss of alveolar bone ; Glossitis ; Temporomandibular disorder ; Health application 20: Functional foods; title: 21. Nutritional assessment and education for dental patients : Evaluation of the patient ; Assessment of nutritional status ; Identification of nutritional status ; Formation of nutrition treatment plan ; Facilitative communication skills ; Health application 21: Health literacy.