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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| University of Oulu, Department of dental health | OTHER |
| Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund | OTHER |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of an intervention programme on dietary intake and dental health of 8th grade students.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dietary counseling | Behavioral | Various activities and materials for teachers, students, parents and school catering personnel aiming at increasing their awareness and knowledge of good nutrition. | ||
| xylitol | Dietary Supplement | Delivery of xylitol lozenges (about 1 g xylitol/student/school day) and guidance on tooth brushing. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary intake (eg. sugar, fibre). The presence of active initial caries lesions. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Nutritional quality of school meals and snacks. Laser fluorescence values of the occlusal surfaces of permanent molar and premolar teeth. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pirjo Pietinen, Ph. D | National Public Health Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| National Public Health Institute | Helsinki | 00300 | Finland |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005247 | Feeding Behavior |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001522 | Behavior, Animal |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015596 | Nutrition Assessment |
| D014993 | Xylitol |
| ID | Term |
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| D003625 | Data Collection |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D017531 | Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms |
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| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |
| D015991 | Epidemiologic Measurements |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |
| D013402 | Sugar Alcohols |
| D000438 | Alcohols |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D002241 | Carbohydrates |