Are there good reasons for the fluoride labelling of food and drink?

Fatemeh Zohoori; Anne Maguire

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.123

Are there good reasons for the fluoride labelling of food and drink?

Fatemeh Zohoori
, Anne Maguire

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Abstract

It is important to control systemic fluoride intake from food and drink in early childhoodto minimise risk of dental fluorosis whilst maximising caries prevention. A study of commercially-available food and drinks found a wide range of fluoridecontent (μg fluoride per 100 g of the product). Comprehensive fluoride labelling is needed on food and drink products in the UK, particularly those used by infants and young children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	215-217
Number of pages	3
Journal	British Dental Journal
Volume	224
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.123
Publication status	Published - 23 Feb 2018

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