Relation between oral health and nutritional condition in the elderly

• Main Authors: Humberto Lauro Rodrigues Junior (Author), Miriam F. Zaccaro Scelza (Author), Gilson Teles Boaventura (Author), Silvia Maria Custódio (Author), Emília Addison Machado Moreira (Author), Diane de Lima Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oral health is a prerequisite for a good chewing function, which may have an impact on food choices and nutritional well-being. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluate the relationship between oral health status and nutritional status in the elderly. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this cross-sectio...