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When sugar is
Sugar Toolkit
NOT so sweet!
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When sugar is
NOT so sweet!
his month, the Journal continues its ongoing collaboration with the California State Office of Oral Health with the inclusion of the California Department of Public Health’s “Sugar Toolkit.” Reducing sugar intake is a high priority for the CDPH, CDA and dental and medical professionals everywhere. This toolkit integrates motivational interviewing techniques and adapts the effective tobacco cessation intervention known as the “5A’s” (ask, advise, assess, assist and arrange) to reduce sugar intake. It is also important to note that the Medi-Cal Dental Program reimburses providers for nutritional counseling for children ages 0 to 6 as well as tobacco cessation counseling for adults. The Journal is pleased to help disseminate this resource for immediate use. The Sugar Toolkit is also available online along with downloadable and printable Rethink Your Drink materials.
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