Nutrition That’s Out of This World | Dental Worksheet

One of the most important things you can do for the health of your teeth is to eat healthy foods. Eating fruits and vegetables packed with nutrients that help keep your body and your teeth healthy is key, but so is avoiding or limiting the amount of sugar you consume. With this dental worksheet, you can take a look at nutritious fruits that can fuel your body and information about the benefits they provide. Then view the provided recipe using these fruits to make a healthy treat.

Bananas contain an important nutrient called potassium, which helps to strengthen your teeth enamel and reduce the sensitivity of your gums. Strawberries, along with other kinds of berries, have vitamin C in them to enhance the health of your teeth as well as your eyes. Also strengthening the health of your teeth and eyes is calcium, which can be found in kiwis. Watermelon can boost the creation of saliva in your mouth to keep your mouth extra clean. Cantaloupe also contains vitamin C, but it’s also less acidic than many other fruits, making it better for your teeth. 

On the second page of this dental worksheet, you will find a recipe for fruit kabob rockets. With the help of an adult, wash the fruit you want to include on your kabob. Have an adult help cut the fruit and slide it onto the skewer. Put the biggest pieces on the end and the smallest on the top. Then enjoy your treat! Make sure you don’t hurt yourself on the end of the skewer.

After you enjoy the delicious fruit skewers, share this dental worksheet with a friend so they can make their own. Eat plenty of fruit to keep your mouth and body healthy.