NÓBREGA, G. A. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9013170726631127; NÓBREGA, Gabriella Alves de Assis.
Resumo:
Feeding habits aquired during childhood influence in the process of craniofacial
development, in the progression of caries disease and in the arrival of other oral
problems such as dental erosion. Natural feeding provides an adequate accomplishment
of the baby’s oral functions, allowing the development of structures related to these
functions. A diet rich in sugar, combined with a bad oral hygiene and the difficulty in
accessing dental care make the population, especially children, more exposed to risk
factors related to dental caries. This study aims to indicate the aspects related to feeding
habits in first childhood, regarding to natural and artificial breast-feeding, and
complementary feeding. Furthermore, present the importance and the benefits which
breast-feeding provides to children, especially related to craniofacial development;
relate factors between an adequate diet and the baby’s oral health; and point the
influence of marketing on children’s eating habits.