Title: Nutrition and Oral Health
Course: DES 2710 General and Oral Nutrition > Section: Module Eleven

The purpose of the Assignments is to allow students to conduct quick research, make decisions, and think critically. Students are required to provide concise and complete answers. Students will type their responses in a document (.txt file if you are not using word). Post by the due date listed in the Course Calendar. This assignment is worth 20 points.

- Describe to an older patient, in terms they can understand, the role of saliva in the caries process and how the lack of saliva promotes increase in their caries rate.
- Explain what is meant by the protective factor of foods and give examples. Evaluate the 24 hour diet diary of a family member for protective foods in their diets using the resources provided in your text.
- Describe the role of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients in health and disease of the periodontium.
- Describe how texture and consistency of foods affect periodontal health.