Abstract
Advanced nutritional deficiencies have profound impacts on oral health. In this chapter, some important nutritional diseases and their possible oral manifestations are briefly discussed. The topics discussed include protein-calorie malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, obesity, metabolic syndrome and a balanced, healthy diet.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Lecture Notes on General Medicine for Dental Practice |
| Subtitle of host publication | A System Based approach with Dental Management Considerations |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Pages | 241-246 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781634630283 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781634630061 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-10-2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dentistry(all)
