PARENT ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION (POHNE) Department of Health Services Office of Oral Health Robyn Keller, RDA, BS Oral Health Consultant California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention Program 12/02
CLASS OBJECTIVE: CLASS OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this class, participants will be able make healthy food choices for themselves and their family to help reduce the incidence of dental decay.
AGENDA •Why Do I Need to Know? •Function of Teeth •Dental Decay Process •Dental Disease Prevention •Food Guide Pyramid •Nutrition Fact Label •Eating Healthy •Alternatives to Sweets
PARENTS W ANT W HAT IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN
SMALL CHANGES THAT ADD UP • Instead of whole milk, drink 2%, then 1% and eventually non-fat milk •Do not Supersize meals at fast food places •Choose fast foods lower in fat & calories •Reduce the amount of soda you consume •Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume
PARENTS NEED TO KNOW PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORAL HEALTH AND ABOUT ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION BECAUSE: NUTRITION BECAUSE: • Pa rents a re role m od els • Pa rents reinforce p ositiv e ha bits • Denta l d eca y a ffects y our child ren
DENTAL DISEASE STATISTICS • Dental disease is the most common chronic disease. 5 tim es greater than asthm a • California has twice as m uch dental decay compared to our national counterparts • Half of all first graders already have a cavity • 32% of low-income Californians over age 65 have lost all of their natural teeth
W HAT ARE OUR TEETH USED CHEWING / EATING SMILING FOR? TALKING
DENTAL DECAY PROCESS + = Food, Drinks, Bacteria/ Acid Sugar or Sweets Germ s Produced + = Healthy Cavity Tooth Acid Cavities
DENTAL DISEASE DENTAL DISEASE PREVENTION PREVENTION • Brush your teeth and tongue • Floss • Use fluoride – toothpaste, m outhrinse, water, supplem ents • Lim it snacking • Don’t share toothbrushes, utensils, cups, etc. • Visit your dentist once a year. • Have your teeth sealed
One Serving Equals 1 cup (8 oz) milk or yogurt ½ cup 100% juice 2 slices of cheese 1 slice of bread 2 eggs ½ cup nuts 1 whole medium fruit 1/ 2 cup canned fruit 1 medium tortilla 1 cup cereal ½ cup rice ½ cup pasta Deck of cards size of meat – chicken, beef, fish
1.Determine the Serving Size 2.Note the # of calories you receive from one serving & compare these to how much you ACTUALLY eat. 3.Determine how many grams and calories from fat and sugar you receive from one serving. Note the amount of sodium also. Limit these Nutrients * Too many of these calories are linked to poor health and obesity. 4 grams = 1 teaspoon 4.Look at the amount of dietary fiber and the amount of other nutrients you get from one serving. The RDA % is listed for these nutrients. These = the GOOD STUFF in food. 5.Guideline: 5% or less of RDA is Low 20% or more is High Ingredients : Enriched Flour 6.Percent of Recommended Daily Allowances are (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitriate { Vitamin based on a 2,000 calorie diet . B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated 7. Ingredients are listed in order of amount added. Soybean Oil, Defatted Wheat Germ, Sugar, Cornstarch, High Fructose (Largest listed first) Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt
HEALTHY FOODS HEALTHY FOODS EAT AT LEAST 5 FRUITS & VEGGIES A DAY
CHOICE OF SNACKS Healthy vs Not so Healthy Low sugar Sugary Low fat Acidic High nutrient level Sticky Fruits Nuts Granola Candy Bars Chips Caramel Vegetables 100% Juice Soda Cookies Lollipops Cheese Crackers Yogurt Ice Cream Hard Candy Water Milk
1 TOOTHBRUSH BRISTLE NEXT TO A GOOVE IN A TOOTH
DENTAL SEALANTS
HEALTHY FOODS CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY FOODS CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH AND GOOD GOOD ORAL HEALTH AND GOOD OVERALL HEALTH OVERALL HEALTH Disease Prevention Vitam in C = Healthy Gum s Calcium = Strong Teeth and Bones Vitam in K = Less Bruising Potassium = Healthy Cells Vitam in A – Good Eye Sight
ALTERNATIVES TO REWARDING YOUR CHILD WITH SWEETS HUGS KISSES KIND WORDS I LOVE YOU GOOD JOB W ELL DONE!
What We Have Covered • The dental disease process • How you can prevent decay • The food guide pyramid • Serving sizes • Choosing healthy foods • Alternatives to sweets Any Questions???? 1. Fluoride 2. Dental Sealants 3. Food choices
LEARNED???? W HAT HAVE YOU
NAME SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP PREVENT CAVITIES • Brushing your teeth and tongue at least twice each day • Use fluoride – water, toothpaste, m outhrinse or supplem ents • Visit your dentist once each year • Floss daily • Eat healthy foods & lim it frequent snacking • Don’t share toothbrushes, cups, forks, etc. • Dental sealants
NAME A HEALTHY FOOD Oranges Apples Pears Watermelon Nuts Lettuce Cheese Beans Tortillas Salsa Cherries Rice Peas Fish Broccoli Strawberries Potatoes Corn Spinach Avocado Chayote Celery Tomatoes Eggs Yogurt Grapes Spaghetti Bread Bananas Oatmeal Carrots Lettuce Beef Water Pork Bell peppers Onions 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice Papaya Blueberries Wheat Turkey Pineapple Milk Chicken Asparagus Guava Mango Cauliflower
Contact Inform ation Robyn Keller, R.D.A., B.S. Oral Health Consultant California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention Program P.O. Box 997412 / MS 7210 Sacramento CA 95899 (916) 552-9934 rkeller@dhs.ca.gov
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