Breastfeeding, consumption of ultra-processed foods, and dental caries at 4 years of age: A birth cohort study.
Fernanda Burkert MathiasMariana Gonzales CademartoriRomina BuffariniFernando BarrosAndréa Dâmaso BertoldiFlavio Fernando DemarcoMarília Leão GoettemsPublished in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2023)
High UPF consumption and prolonged breastfeeding were associated with ECC. However, no interaction was observed, showing that the two exposures have independents effects. To prevent ECC, policies and programs are needed to support breastfeeding till the age of 2 years and to limit the consumption of UPF.