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As part of a series offering practitioners up-to-date reviews in fields relevant to nutrition and health, Touger-Decker (clinical nutrition, U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark) introduces 18 chapters presenting evidence-based information on the relation of dietary practices to oral health. Contributors summarize cultural influences on diet; discuss the association between oral health and specific nutrients, drugs, compromised immunity due to HIV/AIDS and other diseases; and provide guidelines for disease management. Appendices include risk assessment tools, dietary reference intake charts, and patient education tools. The companion CD-ROM contains eBook/PDA versions of the text. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations