Investigation on the Correlation Between Children's Eating Pattern and the Prevalence of Caries in Students of Basic Education at the General Córdova Educational Unit of the Pishilata Parish

Abstract

Food plays a crucial role in the development and well-being of the organism, being a fundamental source of energy and nutrients for the proper functioning of the human body. However, the quality of the food we eat also has a significant impact on our health, including dental health. In this study, we will focus on analyzing the possible influence of diet on dental hygiene, especially in children between the ages of 7 and 8, who mostly still have milk teeth. To carry out this study, we have adopted a methodology based on data collection through direct surveys of representatives of children in the specified age range. These surveys will allow us to collect valuable information about children's eating habits, the frequency of consumption of foods high in sugar and carbohydrates, as well as the dental hygiene practices implemented. Through the dissemination of accurate and well-founded information, it is hoped to promote healthy habits in the child population, which in turn can have a positive impact on their dental well-being throughout their lives. In addition, this study can serve as a basis for future research and enrich the field of Dentistry in the approach to oral health at an early age.