Awareness Regarding Effects of Diet on Oral Health among Parents of Children Aged 6 to 15 Years in Bengaluru
Abstract: Background: Diet plays a key role in oral and dental health. Similarly, oral health affects diet intake. An unhealthy diet has been implicated as risk factors for several chronic diseases that are known to be associated with oral diseases. Consumption of much cariogenic nutrients such as sugar affects both dental and gum health. The awareness of dietary factors that affect the oral health is an essential component in the dental care system. Aim: To assess the awareness regarding effects of diet on oral health among parents of children aged 6 to 15 years in Bengaluru city. Methods: A cross sectional web based online study was conducted among parents of children aged 6-15 years in Bengaluru city using Google forms through social media networks. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect the required data which included parents socio-demographics and oral health related diet awareness. The questionnaire was validated and pilot tested. A sample of 400 parents using the formula N= Z2(1-?) X PQ/ ?2 were included. Statistical Package for Statistical Sciences (SPSS) for Windows Version 22.0 Released 2013. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp, was used to perform statistical analyses. The level of significance (P- value) was set at P
Keywords: Diet, Oral health, Awareness, Parents
How to Cite?: Dr. Suchetha G. M., Dr. Shilpashree K. B., "Awareness Regarding Effects of Diet on Oral Health among Parents of Children Aged 6 to 15 Years in Bengaluru", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1636-1641, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26326200353, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26326200353