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Evaluation of masticatory parameters in overweight and obese children

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Araujo DS et al.
Used Parameters : SMM

Publication Year : 2015

Country : Brazil

Journal : European Journal of Orthodontics

Objectives: Mastication is an essential function that prepares the food for swallowing and digestion and may be related to nutritional status. Thus, the aims of this study were to evaluate the masticatory parameters in overweight and obese children and the relation between bite force and anthropometric evaluation, food consistency, breast/bottle-feeding, and occlusion. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 204 children of both genders, age range 8–10 years, divided into normal weight, overweight, and obese …
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