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Module 2: Risk Factors for Tooth Decay: Post-Test

Infants and children from which of the following population groups are at increased risk for tooth decay?
1. Those from some racial and ethnic minority groups.
2. Those from families with low incomes.
3. Those with limited or no dental insurance.
4. All of the above.
Which of the following groups of infants and children are at increased risk for tooth decay?
1. Children with exceptionally deep pits and fissures in the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
2. Preterm or low-birthweight infants.
3. Children with certain health conditions.
4. All of the above.
Which of the following is a risk factor for tooth decay?
1. Eating large meals.
2. Poor oral hygiene.
3. Coming from a large family.
4. Being cared for by a child care provider.
Why can frequent snacking on foods high in sugar (for example, candy, cookies, cake, and sweetened beverages) increase the risk of tooth decay?
1. Because it may cause obesity.
2. Because children who snack frequently usually practice poor oral hygiene.
3. Because children who snack frequently often eat poorly at mealtimes.
4. Because frequent snacking creates an acid environment lasting many hours.
Why is snacking important for infants and young children?
1. Because they usually are not hungry at mealtimes.
2. Because they need to be exposed to a wide variety of foods.
3. Because they often have limited stomach capacity.
4. Because they often have large appetites.
Which of the following statements is true?
1. Breastfeeding is associated with a low risk of developing tooth decay, compared with bottle feeding.
2. Bottle feeding is associated with a low risk of developing tooth decay, compared with breastfeeding.
3. There is no connection between breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding and the risk of developing tooth decay.
4. Infants who are breastfed never develop tooth decay.

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