- C van Loveren: Uit de afdeling Cariologie Endodontologie Pedodontologie, Academisch Centrum voor Tandheelkunde Amsterdam. c.van.loveren@acta.nl
During competition and exercise sessions, (elite) sportsmen may need additional carbohydrates, resulting in an increased number of food intakes during the day. An increased number of food intakes may induce an increased caries risk. Additionally, almost all carbohydrate-containing sportdrinks and sportpowders have a high acidity level. Where low body weights are essential for the competition, sportsmen are at risk for disordered eating or eating disorders. Dentists should be aware of oral health risks of sportsmen and should advise them properly.