Trends in the consumption of low-calorie sweeteners.

Allison C Sylvetsky, Kristina I Rother

Journal: Physiology & behavior 2017;164(Pt B):446-450

PMID: 27039282

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Abstract

Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) offer a palatable alternative to caloric sugars such as sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup and are commonly found in soft drinks, sweetener packets, grains, snack foods, dairy products, hygiene products, and medications. Consumption of LCS has increased significantly in recent years and while this trend is expected to continue, controversy exists surrounding their use. The purpose of this article is to review trends in the consumption of LCS, to summarize differences in LCS consumption across socio-demographic subgroups and subtypes of LCS-containing products, and to highlight important challenges in the accurate assessment of LCS consumption.

Address: Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, United States; Section on Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolism, National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, United States. Electronic address: [email protected].; Section on Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolism, National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, United States.

DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.03.030

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MeSH Terms: Feeding Behavior, Humans, Non-Nutritive Sweeteners, United States