Question

Choose a nutrition related problem and describe it in a flow chart (This should include a small paragraph defining it in 500 words)
I Chose tooth decay

Answer 1

ANSWER.

TOOTH DECAY.

This occurs due to bacteria bacteria that may due to poor cleaning ,and taking high sugar carbohydrates diet.

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This cause high sugar levels in saliva ,this cause to grow harmful bacteria.

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when this bacteria combined with food which is high sugar and starch diet it forms plaque.

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This plaue cause production of acids.

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This acids remove minerals on tooth's hard ,outer enamel.

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This cause erosion ,this leads to smalli openings and holes.( First stage of cavities).

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This may cause toothache,infection or tooth loss.

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This may lead to involvement of bacteria ,acid to the next layer of teeth( Dentin).

​​​​​​ Tooth decay is nothing but damage of tooth's surface or enamel. Treatment used fluoride,root canal,Removal.This should be prevented by maintaining dental care and maintains dental healthy diet.