Study suggests that people who have lost their teeth may be at even greater risk for other health problems.
A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that people with full or partial dentures ate fewer fruits and vegetables and more processed foods with higher cholesterol and saturated fat.
Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins that help prevent cancer and heart disease while foods with high cholesterol and saturated fat contribute to these conditions.
Researchers speculate that people with dentures find it more difficult to chew fruits and vegetables and so choose softer processed foods.