The consumption of low-calorie sweetener containing foods during pregnancy: results from the ROLO study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) are advised to adapt a low glycaemic index (GI) diet, which may impact consumption of low-calorie sweeteners (LCS). LCS are increasingly popular as they add sweetness without contributing calories. This study aims to investigate the reported intakes of LCS-containing foods in women during pregnancy.

Subjects/methods

Pregnant women recruited for the ROLO study were included in this analysis (n = 571). Women were randomised to receive either an intervention of low-GI dietary advice or usual antenatal care. Women completed a 3-day food diary in each trimester. Nine LCS-containing food groups were identified, and the quantity (g/day) consumed was calculated.

Results

One-third of all pregnant women consumed LCS ac

SUBMITTER: Conway MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8821016 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature