Reference no: EM133806102

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Primary outcomes The primary outcomes studied were related to dietary behaviour change. The outcome measure assessed related to changes in the frequency, amount or timing of food/drink consumption, and were specific to changes in relation to sugary/low sugar foods, chewing gum, drinks and other types of food. Changes in relation to consumption of non-milk extrinsic sugars (NMES) and intrinsic sugars (fruit) and other sugars, sucrose, glucose, xylitol and other intense sweeteners were recorded. The primary outcomes were based on self reported measures, or other means of recording dietary change such as diaries and methodologies using 24-hour recall. Secondary outcomes The secondary outcomes studied included both oral health and general health outcomes and depended on the aim of the intervention. If the intervention aimed for example to reduce frequency and amount of sugar consumption, dental caries outcomes were assessed. If the dietary intervention aimed at for example reducing carbonated drink consumption, tooth wear outcomes were assessed. General health outcomes were assessed where reported. Dental caries outcomes included: caries experience (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent or primary teeth (DMFT/dmft)), caries increment (changes in the mean DMFT/ dmft scores), sound teeth/surfaces number, size and severity of white spot lesions, early.