Consumption of non-sugar sweeteners by Brazilian adolescents and adults in 2017-2018: Socioeconomic distribution and food sources.

ABSTRACT: Non-sugar sweeteners are food additives frequently used as sugar substitutes. Recent evidence has demonstrated harmful health effects of non-sugar sweeteners. However, studies on the consumption of these substances are scarce. This study aimed to describe the consumption of non-sugar sweeteners by Brazilian adolescents and adults in 2017-2018, using data from the most recent nationally representative dietary survey. This cross-sectional study analyzed individual food intake data from the 2017-2018 Household Budget Survey, collected using a 24-hour dietary recall. We assessed the prevalence of consumers of: (i) tabletop sweeteners, (ii) diet/light-labeled products containing non-sugar sweeteners, (iii) non-sugar sweeteners present in foods, and (iv) any source of non-sugar sweeteners. Preva

SUBMITTER: Lage LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622844 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature