How do the Media, Food industry and health campaigns affect Dental care
Media
Advertisements of drinks such as coca cola, or sugary foods or sweets such as Haribos are constantly shown everywhere, bus banners, leaflets, TV. These affect dental care as children as well as adults, see them and then have it. Brands such as cola, are, spending billions on adverts which encourage people to buy them facts and figures are shown below;
2006: $2.6 billion 2005: $2.5 billion 2004: $2.2 billion 2003: $1.8 billion 2002: $1.7 billion 2001: $2.0 billion
2000: $1.7 billion 1999: $1.7 billion 1998: $1.6 billion 1997: $1.6 billion 1996: $1.4 billion 1995: $1.3 billion
1994: $1.1 billion 1993: $1.0 billion
(http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/contactus/faq/advertising.html)
These advertisements persuade a lot of customers to buy it. However, they do not list the bad point, and hide the facts about how coke can damage your health,
Tooth decay (caries) develops as carbohydrates, sugars and starches are fermented by bacteria on the teeth. This produces acids which break down or ‘demineralise’ the enamel on the teeth. Time is an important factor in the development of tooth decay; the less time oral bacteria is exposed to sugars and some starches, the less likely it is that acid will be produced by the bacteria causing tooth decay. Sparkling drinks naturally leave the mouth quickly after they are swallowed, which helps reduce the time of exposure.
Media
Advertisements of drinks such as coca cola, or sugary foods or sweets such as Haribos are constantly shown everywhere, bus banners, leaflets, TV. These affect dental care as children as well as adults, see them and then have it. Brands such as cola, are, spending billions on adverts which encourage people to buy them facts and figures are shown below;
2006: $2.6 billion 2005: $2.5 billion 2004: $2.2 billion 2003: $1.8 billion 2002: $1.7 billion 2001: $2.0 billion
2000: $1.7 billion 1999: $1.7 billion 1998: $1.6 billion 1997: $1.6 billion 1996: $1.4 billion 1995: $1.3 billion
1994: $1.1 billion 1993: $1.0 billion
(http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/contactus/faq/advertising.html)
These advertisements persuade a lot of customers to buy it. However, they do not list the bad point, and hide the facts about how coke can damage your health,
Tooth decay (caries) develops as carbohydrates, sugars and starches are fermented by bacteria on the teeth. This produces acids which break down or ‘demineralise’ the enamel on the teeth. Time is an important factor in the development of tooth decay; the less time oral bacteria is exposed to sugars and some starches, the less likely it is that acid will be produced by the bacteria causing tooth decay. Sparkling drinks naturally leave the mouth quickly after they are swallowed, which helps reduce the time of exposure.
Food industry
The food industry also plays a big part in dental care. Foods which are shown to be good for you are actually high in sugar which is bad for teeth. Cereals are an example of these, they are shown in food industry to be healthy, yet they are high in sugar, some even high the deserts, this will affect dental care. Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and Coco Pops as well as Weetabix Minis Chocolate Crisp were among those that had the highest sugar content. SUGAR CONTENT Kellogg’s Coco Pops – 14.8g (per 40g serving) Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes – 13.6g
Kellogg’s Coco Rocks – 12.8g Weetabix Minis Chocolate Crisp – 11.3g Vienetta ice cream cake 11g per slice Scoop of vanilla ice cream – 10g Nestle Cheerio’s – 8.6g Jam doughnut – 8.6g Kellogg’s Special K – 6.8g Nestle Shreddies – 6.2g Nestle Shreddies – 6.2g McVities chocolate cake – 5.4g per slice Kellogg’s Rice Krispies – 4g Kellogg’s Cornflakes – 3.2g
The food and grocery comparison website gathered data on the sugar content of leading cereal brands and compared them to some of the nation’s favourite snacks and deserts. They found a jam doughnut had 8.6g of sugar, while a scoop of vanilla ice cream had 10g and Vienetta ice cream cake 11g per slice. Not all cereals had more sugar per serving than those products, but most had more than a slice of McVities chocolate cake, which contains 5.4g.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8630446.stm
Food industry
The food industry also plays a big part in dental care. Foods which are shown to be good for you are actually high in sugar which is bad for teeth. Cereals are an example of these, they are shown in food industry to be healthy, yet they are high in sugar, some even high the deserts, this will affect dental care. Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and Coco Pops as well as Weetabix Minis Chocolate Crisp were among those that had the highest sugar content. SUGAR CONTENT Kellogg’s Coco Pops – 14.8g (per 40g serving) Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes – 13.6g
Kellogg’s Coco Rocks – 12.8g Weetabix Minis Chocolate Crisp – 11.3g Vienetta ice cream cake 11g per slice Scoop of vanilla ice cream – 10g Nestle Cheerio’s – 8.6g Jam doughnut – 8.6g Kellogg’s Special K – 6.8g Nestle Shreddies – 6.2g Nestle Shreddies – 6.2g McVities chocolate cake – 5.4g per slice Kellogg’s Rice Krispies – 4g Kellogg’s Cornflakes – 3.2g
The food and grocery comparison website gathered data on the sugar content of leading cereal brands and compared them to some of the nation’s favourite snacks and deserts. They found a jam doughnut had 8.6g of sugar, while a scoop of vanilla ice cream had 10g and Vienetta ice cream cake 11g per slice. Not all cereals had more sugar per serving than those products, but most had more than a slice of McVities chocolate cake, which contains 5.4g.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8630446.stm
Health campaigns
Health campaigns also affect dental care. However they make a positive impact. The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign works on four efficient, cost-effective solutions:
* ensure that Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – the programs that serve low-income children – work better for kids and for providers so that insurance coverage translates into real access to needed care
* expand sealant programs for kids who need them most
* help expand access to optimally fluoridated water
* expand the number of professionals who can provide dental care to low-income
Health campaigns
Health campaigns also affect dental care. However they make a positive impact. The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign works on four efficient, cost-effective solutions:
* ensure that Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – the programs that serve low-income children – work better for kids and for providers so that insurance coverage translates into real access to needed care
* expand sealant programs for kids who need them most
* help expand access to optimally fluoridated water
* expand the number of professionals who can provide dental care to low-income