Pregnancy, Child Nutrition, and Oral Health.

Adequate nutritional status prior to and during pregnancy supports the development of oral health in infants and children Recommended infant feeding practices, introduction of foods, and healthful dietary choices promote optimum growth and development and decreased risk of early childhood caries Caries in children is associated with multiple dietary factors including frequent fermentable carbohydrate consumption Poor oral health in children with childhood disorders and diseases is associated with possible increased risk for malnutrition and growth impairment [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]