Though food types are important in producing a cariogenic (low pH)environment,frequent in-between-meal snacks and drinks can maintain a low pH environment throughout the day,which shifts the demineralization/remineralization continuum toward caries formation.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.

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C)Though food types are important in producing a cariogenic (low pH)environment,the frequency of the acid attack on enamel may be at least as important in creating a continuous environment for demineralization.Frequent in-between-meal snacks and drinks can maintain a low pH environment throughout the day,which shifts the demineralization/remineralization continuum toward caries formation.

Though Food Types Are Important in Producing a Cariogenic (Low