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[Carotene jaundice in infants with "sugar nursing bottle syndrome"]
1Abteilung Kinderzahnheilkunde am Zentrum für Zahn- Mund- und Kieferheilkunde Universität Giessen.
Insights
Excessive carrot product consumption in young children (1-5 years) led to carotenemia and severe tooth decay. High sugar content in carrot juices contributes to dental caries in this age group.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Context:
- Excessive intake of carrot products via nursing bottles is prevalent in children aged 1-5 years.
- Carrot juices contain significant carbohydrate levels, ranging from 6.9 to 14.3 g sugar/100 ml.
- A study examined 142 children with extensively decayed primary teeth requiring extraction.
Purpose:
- To investigate the link between excessive carrot product consumption and dental health issues in young children.
- To analyze the carbohydrate and sugar content of commercially available carrot juices.
- To assess the dietary habits of children suffering from severe dental caries.
Summary:
- Carotenemia and severe dental caries were observed in children aged 1-5 due to excessive carrot product consumption.
- 36 parents reported feeding carrot juices alongside sugary/acidic beverages after 12 months of age.
- Two children exclusively consumed carrot juices, highlighting the direct impact of this product.
Impact:
- Highlights the risks of high sugar content in infant feeding products.
- Informs parents and healthcare providers about potential health consequences of excessive carrot juice intake.
- Underscores the need for dietary guidelines to prevent childhood dental caries and nutritional imbalances.
Abstract:
Carotenemia and extensive caries of primary teeth were the consequence of excessive consumption of carrot products in nursing bottles in children of ages 1 to 5. The carbohydrate content of six juices available to the consumers was analysed to be 6.9 to 14.3 g sugar/100 ml. We examined 142 children whose completely destroyed maxillary anterior teeth had to be extracted. 36 of the parents of these children, fed different brands of carrot-juices in addition to sugar- and/or acid-containing beverages after the first twelve months of life. Two children consumed carrot-juices only.