Homework Soursenutrition experts investigate if eating yogurt every day wil
nutrition experts investigate if eating yogurt every day will reduce gum disease .what is the control treatment in this statement.
Solution
Yes, eating 60gms of yoghurt everyday (preferably breakfast) reduces gum diseases in fact eating any of the lactic foods will have similar effects. It has been proved by Japanese researchers that yoghurt changes the pH of the mouth; delimiting the growth of cavity causing bacteria. Yoghurt makes the pH of mouth more acidic; in this acidic environment, most bacteria are unable to grow. In this way, yoghurt can protect against foul smell or bad breath also.
Yoghurt also makes the teeth strong, via its high calcium content. High calcium is required for building up of bones. Calcium also prevents tooth decay.
Yes, eating 60gms of yoghurt everyday (preferably breakfast) reduces gum diseases in fact eating any of the lactic foods will have similar effects. It has been proved by Japanese researchers that yoghurt changes the pH of the mouth; delimiting the growth of cavity causing bacteria. Yoghurt makes the pH of mouth more acidic; in this acidic environment, most bacteria are unable to grow. In this way, yoghurt can protect against foul smell or bad breath also.
Yoghurt also makes the teeth strong, via its high calcium content. High calcium is required for building up of bones. Calcium also prevents tooth decay.
