Open AccessDietary Fiber Intake Is Inversely Associated with Periodontal Disease among US Adults
Author(s) -
Samara Joy Nielsen,
María Angélica TrakFellermeier,
Kaumudi Joshipura,
Bruce A. Dye
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.463
H-Index - 265
eISSN - 1541-6100
pISSN - 0022-3166
DOI - 10.3945/jn.116.237065
Subject(s) - quartile , medicine , periodontitis , logistic regression , national health and nutrition examination survey , refined grains , dentistry , dietary fiber , population , multinomial logistic regression , periodontal disease , whole grains , environmental health , food science , confidence interval , biology , mathematics , statistics
Approximately 47% of adults in the United States have periodontal disease. Dietary guidelines recommend a diet providing adequate fiber. Healthier dietary habits, particularly an increased fiber intake, may contribute to periodontal disease prevention.
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