Patterns and Predictors of Low-Calorie Sweetener Consumption during Pregnancy: Findings from a National Survey.

ABSTRACT: Recently, the World Health Organization recommended avoiding low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) during pregnancy due to concerns that it may be linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes and offspring wellbeing. This study examined the patterns and predictors of LCS consumption among pregnant women in Australia. A survey was conducted among 422 pregnant women aged 18-50 years. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, dietary intake including LCS consumption, pregnancy-related characteristics, and awareness about the health effects of LCS were assessed. We used latent class analysis and multinomial logistic regression to identify LCS consumption patterns and predictors of consumption patterns, respectively. The mean (SD) age of the women was 30 (4.6) years. Three LCS consumption patterns were identified: infrequen

SUBMITTER: Gebremichael B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10574556 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature