A nurse obtains a nutritional health history from a 10-year-old child. Which of these food selections, if consumed on a regular basis, should lead the nurse to become concerned about the need for improving oral hygiene?

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Gummy bears and licorice are high in sugar and stick to teeth, increasing the risk for tooth decay. The other options (fluoridated water, sorbet and yogurt, peanuts and peanut butter crackers) do not pose a significant risk for poor oral hygiene.

A Nurse Obtains a Nutritional Health History from a 10-Year-Old