Trends in Low-Calorie Sweetener Consumption Among Pregnant Women in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Minimizing consumption of added sugars is recommended to prevent excessive weight gain among pregnant women. A common approach to lowering sugar intake is the use of low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs), yet little is known about LCS use during pregnancy or its effects on infant weight and health.

Objective

The aim of the study was to investigate temporal trends in LCS consumption by source (foods, beverages, or packets) among pregnant women in the United States from 1999 to 2014 and to compare recent LCS consumption patterns across sociodemographic subgroups and product categories.

Methods

Data were collected from pregnant women aged 20-39 y (n = 1,265) who participated in the NHANES from 1999-2000 through 2013-2014. Prevalence of LCS consumption was asses

SUBMITTER: Sylvetsky AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6435448 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature