Multiple Choice
Although a balanced diet is essential to tissue healing and repair,which of the following should the dental hygienist identify as the nutrient of highest priority for a patient with gingivitis or periodontal disease?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Monosaccharides
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Q2: Protein or vitamin C deficiencies are contributing
Q3: Each accurately describes the physical effects of
Q4: Which is true of gingivitis? (Select all
Q5: Nutritional counseling by the dental hygienist must
Q6: Nutritional counseling by the dental hygienist must
Q8: Plaque biofilm is physically removed by eating
Q9: Which correctly describe necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? (Select
Q10: When nutrient intake is poor because of
Q11: Each is true of a full liquid
Q12: As with dental caries,nutrition has direct involvement