Overweight preschoolers are more likely to have tooth decay, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo.
Pediatrics Professor Kathleen Bethlin studied 65 children ages two to five years old, who had undergone extensive dental procedures. Parents answered questions about the children's eating habits.
Only 47 of the children were of a healthy weight. The 18 children who were overweight or obese had higher cholesterol and consumed over 1550 calories a day, a level above the recommended 1000 to 1400 calories for children in that age group.
The study was presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society.
Labels: pre-school, teeth
Posted By: Jane St. Clair
