The structural and functional integrity of the oral mucosa is nutrition-dependent. Mucosal disruptions expressed grossly as cheilosis, glossitis, gingivitis or stomatitis characterize most of the documented nutritional deficiency states. This marked sensitivity to nutritional deficits makes the mouth a clinically valuable indicator of nutritional status.
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