Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the types of snacks and drinks available in female primary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and to discuss their relationship to dental health. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twelve public and 8 private schools were randomly selected from each residential area in Riyadh (South, North, East, West, and Central), making a total of 60 public and 40 private schools. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the canteen personnel in each school. Fifty seven of the returned questionnaires were suitable for analysis. RESULTS: Results showed that about 60% of the schools offered potato chips and the most popular flavors consumed were chilli and salty/sour which constituted 89.5%. Wafer chocolate bars were provided in 63.2% of the schools. Plain chocolate bars were found among 50% of public schools as compared to only 16% of private schools (p
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13-17
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Dental Association, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Year: 2004