Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health Practice Questions
20 free Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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All Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health questions
- Q1. How does frequent consumption of sugary snacks impact oral health?
- Q2. Which dietary factor has the greatest influence on caries formation?
- Q3. Which type of food is most protective against caries due to its ability to stimulate saliva?
- Q4. Why are acidic beverages such as soda harmful to enamel?
- Q5. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with delayed wound healing in the oral cavity?
- Q6. Which nutrient is essential for proper development and mineralisation of teeth?
- Q7. What effect does frequent consumption of sticky carbohydrates have on oral health?
- Q8. What is the primary dental concern with sipping sugary beverages over long periods?
- Q9. Which nutrient deficiency may contribute to angular cheilitis?
- Q10. How does adequate water intake support oral health?
- Q11. Which group of foods is most likely to cause dental erosion?
- Q12. What is a benefit of xylitol-containing gum?
- Q13. Why is snacking on fruit juice worse for teeth than eating whole fruit?
- Q14. How does a diet low in calcium affect oral health?
- Q15. Which eating habit is most protective against caries?
- Q16. Which nutrient deficiency is associated with glossitis (inflamed tongue)?
- Q17. Which type of carbohydrate poses the highest caries risk?
- Q18. How does frequent vomiting in conditions such as bulimia affect teeth?
- Q19. Which snack is least likely to contribute to dental caries?
- Q20. Which dietary advice is appropriate for reducing caries risk?