date:Oct 29, 2019
use of non-nutritive sweeteners and the risk for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, especially in children. Considering how many children are regularly consuming these products which have become ubiquitous we should have a better understanding of how they impact childrens long-term health.
Non-nutritive sweeteners were introduced into the food supply more than 60 years ago to mimic the taste of sucrose (table sugar) without adding calories. Eight non-nutritive sweeteners are approved by the US Foo