Why keep a three day food record for dental health?

To circle items that may provide sugars to plaque.

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  1. To circle items that may provide sugars to plaque ✔
  2. To plan a party menu
  3. To count how many meals you skip

Why: The record helps you spot sugary items that plaque can turn into acid.

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Answer: To circle items that may provide sugars to plaque. The record helps you spot sugary items that plaque can turn into acid.

  1. Scouting America: Dentistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dentistry
    Keep a record of everything you eat for three days. Circle those items that may provide the sugars that bacterial plaque needs to make acid.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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