| Abstrakt: |
Diet, nutrition, and oral health have a dynamic relationship and are determinants of active aging A plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, and whole grains supports cardiovascular health, oral health, and the unique demands of healthy aging The prevalence of tooth loss with aging can affect diet and nutrition if dietary adaptations are not identified relative to masticatory, sensory, salivary, and gastrointestinal changes Declining oral health in aging adults associated with malnutrition, oral surgery, restorative oral care, temporomandibular joint disorders, and dyspahgia can be addressed with special dietary guidance [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
