1.Findings on the Impact of Unhealthy Food Consumption on Oral Health Among Students in General Education Schools of Uvurkhangai Province
Oyunchimeg B ; Regzedmaa Ts ; Dashzeveg B ; Zolzaya M
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2026;215(1):20-36
Background:
Overconsumption of unhealthy foods and beverages, namely those high in sugar, salt, and
saturated or trans fats, is observed among children and is associated with poorer health
outcomes. The global trend of increasing consumption of foods with high energy and low
nutrient density, including refined foods such as sugary and savory snacks, is reflected across
all socioeconomic groups. Unhealthy food consumption increases the risk of overweight
and obesity, and consequently elevates the risk of developing non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) [1]. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the level of unhealthy food consumption
among general education school students, disseminate the findings to the public, and
develop and implement evidence-based interventions accordingly.
Material and Methods:
A cross-sectional analytical study design was employed. A total of 5,578 students were
randomly selected from 33 schools operating in Övцrkhangai Province and included in the
study. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 23.
The prevalence of unhealthy food consumption and oral hygiene status among students was
expressed as frequencies and percentages. The association between two variables was
assessed using Pearson’s Chi-square test, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered
statistically significant.
The internal consistency reliability of the questionnaire was determined using Cronbach’s
alpha coefficient.
Results:
Among the participating students, 92.7% reported regularly consuming fast food,
and 75.8% consumed it more than three times per week. The main reasons for consuming
unhealthy foods included “being quick and convenient” (53.9%), “craving” (43.6%), and “the widespread availability of such foods nearby” (6.9%). Consumption of all types of sugary and
processed foods showed a statistically significant association with dental caries (p=0.0001),
indicating that these products contribute to the development of tooth decay. Furthermore, the
prevalence of healthy teeth was highest (84.1%) among students who brushed their teeth at
least twice a day, whereas dental caries was more common among students who brushed
once daily or did not brush at all. This suggests that increased frequency of toothbrushing is
associated with lower rates of dental caries, and this relationship was statistically significant
(p<0.000).
Conclusion
The majority of students participating in the study regularly consume unhealthy
foods such as fast food, carbonated beverages, sugary products, ice cream, and chocolate,
and 58.6% were found to have dental caries. When comparing by location, both the
frequency of unhealthy food consumption and the prevalence of dental caries were higher in
the provincial center and in larger or roadside soums.
2. Limbs of the body composition in the critical point and its comparative studies in anthropometrical measurement
Dashzeveg D ; Bilegt B ; Enebish S ; Seesregdorj S
Innovation 2016;10(1):16-19
Oriental medicine, are described in detail about the human body association between systemic and musculoskeletal system, the location of the organs and critical points. Critical point or biological active point in the human body has a total of 302, classified about lives and impact is most dangerous, more dangerous and dangerous. These ascertaining theoretical and usage is important. Our aim was to study in limbs of the body composition and perceived status in the critical point.Total 62 most healthy people obtained to the research from this 31 people were male, 31 people were female and 18-28 ages. We used algometry, anthropometry and VAS. Upper and lower limbs of the body composition and perceived status in the critical point compared with body constitution.Statistical analyses were conducted in SPSS (PASW) Version 17.0.The mean age were had male 18.47, female 23.42 obtained to the research. “Wind-bile”, “windphlegm” body constitution people were 22.58%, “phlegm-bile” body constitution people were 8.06% and “wind-bile-phlegm” body constitution people not available. A high significant decrease, high correlation in “phlegm-bile” body constitution people were the most high measured in 9 point, “bilewind” body constitution people were lowest measured in 8 point by anthropometry.Comparing results by anthropometric indication, algometry tools, VAS methods is dependent to the positive or reserve.
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