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    The document discusses the importance of limiting sugary snacks and drinks for children in order to prevent tooth decay. It provides 5 tips for stopping decay, such as avoiding sticky, gummy, or sweet snack foods, having set meal times to avoid grazing, limiting fruit intake, giving water with meals, and choosing healthier snack options like vegetables and cheese. The overall message is that dental health habits formed early in life have long-term impacts, so parents should lead by example and teach children good oral hygiene.

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    Snack Attack

    You are what you eat


    Every parent knows that chocolates, lollies, and fizzy drinks are bad for their There are some simple changes you can make to stop decay in its tracks -
    child’s teeth. It’s because the sugar in these foods and drinks is harmful and and it’s never too late!
    causes dental decay, a disease that more than 50% of Aussie kids suffer. A
    disease that is entirely preventable.
    5 TIPS TO STOP DECAY IN ITS TRACKS
    Tooth decay is caused by how frequently we snack and how long you are
    exposed to food at any one time. This doesn’t mean just lollies and fizzy 1. Avoid snack foods that are sticky, gummy, chewy or sweet.
    drinks; this includes foods that are high in natural sugars or starch. 2. Avoid grazing! Have set meals times and form a routine.
    Every time we eat our teeth are exposed to the sugars in food. The 3. Limit fruit to two servings per day. Fruit is good but too much can
    bacteria in our mouths (plaque) use these sugars to make acid, and if teeth be harmful.
    are exposed to this acid long enough holes develop - this is known as 4. Give your kids water with every meal to help wash away lingering
    tooth decay. food.

    Don’t worry; it’s not all bad news. No one is saying that your children 5. Be selective with snacks. Vegies, cheeses and lean meats are great
    should never be allowed to eat sugary foods again! Rather, when and tasty options.
    choosing snacks, be aware of how much sugar is in them, but more
    importantly, reduce the number of times they eat these foods and make
    sure they are eaten in an appropriate time frame, not over long periods Taking care of teeth, gums, lips and the mouth are important from a very
    of time. early age. The habits your children form today are the ones they will take
    through life and will have a dramatic effect on their overall health. Teach
    So what can my children snack on? them good habits and lead by example. Everything you have just read
    applies to you too!
    Finding and preparing healthy snacks can be a challenge, especially if you
    have a fussy eater or a child with food intolerance. Being informed gives
    you the best chance of making good nutritional choices for your kids.

    TIPS
    • Remember, snacks are meals in between main meals so
    they should be light and low in sugar.

    • Fresh is best. Packaged foods are generally higher in


    sugar than their fresh alternatives.

    • Always read the label – if sugar is listed in the top


    three ingredients it’s usually not a good sign.

    • Searching online is a great way to find healthy snack


    ideas for you and the kids.

    For more information on oral health visit ada.org.au


    facebook.com/HealthyTeethAustralia
    twitter.com/AUS_Dental

    Australian Dental Association. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2016.

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