Higher fat-soluble vitamin and phosphorus intake are associated with less dental caries among children and adolescents in the United States, NHANES 2011-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Historic research shows that a diet rich in calcium, phosphorus, fat-soluble vitamins, and vitamin C, and low in phytates may help to prevent and arrest dental caries; however, current research on this topic is scarce. We examined associations of dietary intake of these nutrients with dental caries prevalence in the United States among youth 1-19 years old.

Methods

The study included 2,676 young children (1-5 years), 3,214 older children (6-11 years) and 3,701 adolescents (12-19 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2011-2018). Daily nutrient intake was ascertained via two 24 h recalls. We assessed the number and presence (yes/no) of decayed and/or filled teeth (DFT) among young children and decayed, missing and/or filled teeth

SUBMITTER: Khan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12283692 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature