Consumption of Low-Calorie Sweeteners among Children and Adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) has increased markedly during the past several decades, yet the prevalence of LCS consumption in recent years is currently unknown.

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe LCS consumption in the United States and to characterize consumption by sociodemographic subgroups, source, frequency, eating occasion, and location.

Design

Cross-sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2009 to 2012. The prevalence of LCS consumption was assessed using two 24-hour dietary recalls, while the frequency (number of times per day), occasion (meal vs snack vs alone), and location of LCS consumption (at home vs away from home) was assessed using data from the one, in-person, 24-hour die

SUBMITTER: Sylvetsky AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6176710 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature