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D Studen-Pavlovich1, L Bonci, K R Etzel
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA. dasl2+@pitt.edu
Abstract:
A balanced and healthful diet is important for young athletes participating in sports. Additionally, nutritional recommendations for athletes must take into consideration the effects diet has on the developing dentition. The integration of oral and nutritional health guidelines will allow the dentist and the dietician to function as partners in providing counseling to young athletes. This article reviews caloric and nutritional requirements along with dental implications that may affect young athletes.
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