Association between intake of artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages and preterm delivery: a large prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificially sweetened (AS) and sugar-sweetened (SS) beverages are commonly consumed during pregnancy. A recent Danish study reported that the daily intake of an AS beverage was associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery.

Objective

We examined the intake of AS and SS beverages in pregnant women to replicate the Danish study and observe whether AS intake is indeed associated with preterm delivery.

Design

This was a prospective study of 60,761 pregnant women in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Intakes of carbonated and noncarbonated AS and SS beverages and use of artificial sweeteners in hot drinks were assessed by a self-reported food-frequency questionnaire in midpregnancy. Preterm delivery was the primary outcome, and data were obtai

SUBMITTER: Englund-Ogge L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3417215 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature