Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · C560
Component 1
Revise: Dietary Requirements and Health ConditionsDental caries means tooth decay. Bacteria in the mouth break down sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates, producing acids. These acids remove minerals from teeth; repeated exposure can lead to decay.
- Revise: Balanced Diets for Health-Related Needs
Tooth decay caused when acids produced by bacteria in plaque damage tooth enamel.