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Diabetes Mellitus/metabolismo , Alcoholes del Azúcar/metabolismo , Disacáridos/metabolismo , Eritritol/metabolismo , Humanos , Maltosa/análogos & derivados , Maltosa/metabolismo , Manitol/metabolismo , Educación del Paciente como Asunto , Sorbitol/metabolismo , Estados Unidos , United States Food and Drug Administration , Xilitol/metabolismoRESUMEN
In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a "health claim" based on the association between sugar replacers and the nonpromotion of dental caries. Small packages of products containing such sweeteners may state "Does not promote tooth decay" or "May reduce the risk of tooth decay." Larger packages must include additional information, such as "Frequent eating of foods high in sugars and starches as between-meal snacks can promote tooth decay." FDA criteria state that these products must not only be "sugar-free," but they must also contain a noncariogenic sugar replacer and not lower plaque pH below 5.7 either during consumption or up to 30 minutes after consumption when tested by in vivo pH telemetry. Many people might reduce their caries risk by using sugar-free products, and the FDA claim can help consumers identity such products. Dental hygienists are ideal sources of consumer information about sugar replacers, and can help clients distinguish between the new FDA claim and advertising claims that are not regulated by FDA. The purpose of this article is to provide dental hygienists with information on sugar replacers that will help clients make appropriate nutrition choices.
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Cariostáticos/farmacología , Edulcorantes/farmacología , United States Food and Drug Administration , Defensa del Consumidor , Caries Dental/prevención & control , Placa Dental/fisiopatología , Humanos , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Factores de Riesgo , Estados UnidosAsunto(s)
Dietética/normas , Ética Profesional , Fenómenos Fisiológicos de la Nutrición , Investigación/normas , Mala Conducta Científica , Bienestar del Animal , Animales , Animales de Laboratorio , Humanos , Medios de Comunicación de Masas , Revisión por Pares , Apoyo a la Investigación como AsuntoRESUMEN
Extension of life and improvement of the quality of the later years present significant challenges to health care providers, researchers, and educators. The "new older persons" population is, indeed, a segment of society that has never existed before. Many traditional approaches to health education will continue to be effective, but newer techniques must be explored. Changing circumstances mandate an openness of mind rarely before required of the health community. New alliances, based on the common goal of helping older persons enjoy life and mutual respect, founded on true professionalism, must be forged. Vital roles and responsibilities exist for both "hard" and "soft" scientists, for industry as well as for government. Most important, however, is establishing an active role for the individual older consumer.