Association of dietary calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium intake with caries status among schoolchildren. Issue 4 (6th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Han‐Shan; Lin, Jia‐Rong; Hu, Suh‐Woan; Kuo, Hsiao‐Ching; Yang, Yi‐Hsin
• Is Part Of: Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences. Volume 30:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 212
• Publication Date: 2014-01-06
• Subjects: Ca -- Ca/P ratio -- P -- Preventive dentistry -- Public health; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2013.12.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1607-551X

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between caries experience and daily intake of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), and Ca/P ratio. A total of 2248 schoolchildren were recruited based on a population‐based survey. Each participant received a dental examination and questionnaire interviews about the 24‐hour dietary recalls and food frequency. The daily intake of Ca, P, Mg, and Ca/P ratio were inversely associated with primary caries index, but only the Ca/P ratio remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders. According to the Taiwanese Dietary Reference Intakes, the Ca/P ratio was related to both caries in primary teeth (odds ratio = 0.52, p = 0.02) and in permanent teeth (odds ratio = 0.59, p = 0.02). The daily intakes of Ca/P ratio remained an important factor for caries after considering potential confounding factors.