The dentifrice was the main source of fluoride intake by the children evaluated. However, the fluoride concentration in food items also significantly contributed to the daily ingestion by 2-6-year-old children. The questionnaire used seems to be a promising alternative to duplicate diet to estimate the fluoride intake at this age range and may have potential to be used in broad epidemiological surveys.
Buzalaf, pelos ensinamentos, confiança e respeito. Sua determinação, dedicação, atenção e competência foram base e sustentação para a realização deste trabalho. À Flávia Mauad Levy, pelo trabalho em equipe e hospitalidade. O trabalho de campo aliado ao seu bom humor se tornou mais leve e divertido.
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